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Genetics of hereditary head and neck paragangliomas
3 Aug 2013
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to give an overview on hereditary syndromes associated with head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGs). METHODS: Our methods were the review and discussion of the pertinent literature. RESULTS: About one third of all patients with HNPGs are carriers of germline mutations. Hereditary HNPGs have been described in association with mutations of 10 different genes. Mutations of the...
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