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[Phenotype of the C634Y mutation in the RET proto-oncogene in MEN2A: report of a family].
Endocrinologia y nutricion : organo de la Sociedad Espanola de Endocrinologia y Nutricion - 1 May 2011
Sánchez Sobrino Paula, Páramo Fernández Concepción, Gil Gil Pedro, Mantiñán Gil Beatriz, Pérez Pedrosa Alberto, Palmeiro Carballeira Regina, García-Mayor Ricardo V
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Genetic testing of RET proto-oncogen allows an early diagnosis of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 and establish a correlation between genotype and clinical manifestations. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the benefits of an early diagnosis with genetic testing followed by prompt surgery on the cure of MTC versus a later diagnosis with serum calcitonin. PATIENTS...
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