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Growth hormone-releasing hormone-producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in a multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 family with an uncommon phenotype.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jul 2013
Sala Elisa, Ferrante Emanuele, Verrua Elisa, Malchiodi Elena, Mantovani Giovanna, Filopanti Marcello, Ferrero Stefano, Pietrabissa Andrea, Vanoli Alessandro, La Rosa Stefano, Zatelli Maria C, Beck-Peccoz Paolo, Verga Uberta
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to describe a multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) family characterized by primary hyperparathyroidism, in association with acromegaly because of ectopic growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) secretion by a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in a young man and with a bronchial carcinoid in his mother. We investigate the clinical, radiological imaging, histopathologic findings,...
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