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Should routine analysis of the MEN1 gene be performed in all patients with primary hyperparathyroidism under 40 years of age?
World journal of surgery - 1 Jun 2010
Skandarajah Anita, Barlier Anne, Morlet-Barlat Nathalie, Sebag Frederic, Enjalbert Alain, Conte-Devolx Bernard, Henry Jean-François
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hyperparathyroidism, especially Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1, is more likely to present with primary hyperparathyroidism (1 degrees HPT) at a young age, mandating bilateral exploration of the parathyroid glands. However, the majority of young patients will not be gene...
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