Endocrine cancer predisposition syndromes: hereditary paraganglioma, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, and hereditary thyroid cancer.

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The hereditary paraganglioma, MEN1, MEN2, and hereditary thyroid cancer syndromes are clinically discernable and genetically distinct. The first 3 syndromes have been well characterized in the past 10 to 15 years. Recognizing these 3 syndromes and using a multidisciplinary team approach creates valuable opportunities for early diagnosis, reduction of morbidity and mortality, and avoidance of surgical...

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