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A comprehensive next generation sequencing-based genetic testing strategy to improve diagnosis of inherited pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jul 2013
Rattenberry Eleanor, Vialard Lindsey, Yeung Anna, Bair Hayley, McKay Kirsten, Jafri Mariam, Canham Natalie, Cole Trevor R, Denes Judit, Hodgson Shirley V, Irving Richard, Izatt Louise, Korbonits Márta, Kumar Ajith V, Lalloo Fiona, Morrison Patrick J, Woodward Emma R, Macdonald Fiona, Wallis Yvonne, Maher Eamonn R
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CONTEXT: Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are notable for a high frequency of inherited cases, many of which present as apparently sporadic tumors. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to establish a comprehensive next generation sequencing (NGS)-based strategy for the diagnosis of patients with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma by testing simultaneously for mutations in MAX, RET, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC,...
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