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An update on the genetics of pheochromocytoma.
Journal of human hypertension - 1 Mar 2013
Karasek D, Shah U, Frysak Z, Stratakis C, Pacak K
Abstract excerpt
Pheochromocytomas (PHEOs) and paragangliomas (PGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors. About 30% or more of them are thought to be of inherited origin due to germ-line mutations in at least 10 well-characterized genes. There are data linking specific genotypes of these tumors to specific locations, typical biochemical phenotypes or future clinical behaviors. Conversely, clinical features, catecholamine production...
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