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Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A using COLD-PCR combined with HRM genotyping analysis from maternal serum.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Macher Hada C, Martinez-Broca Maria A, Rubio-Calvo Amalia, Leon-Garcia Cristina, Conde-Sanchez Manuel, Costa Alzenira, Navarro Elena, Guerrero Juan M
Abstract excerpt
The multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A) is a monogenic disorder characterized by an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance which is characterized by high risk of medullary thyroid carcinoma in all mutation carriers. Although this disorder is classified as a rare disease, the patients affected have a low life quality and a very expensive and continuous treatment. At present, MEN2A is diagnosed by gene...
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