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ARMC5 mutations in macronodular adrenal hyperplasia with Cushing's syndrome.
The New England journal of medicine - 28 Nov 2013
Assié Guillaume, Libé Rossella, Espiard Stéphanie, Rizk-Rabin Marthe, Guimier Anne, Luscap Windy, Barreau Olivia, Lefèvre Lucile, Sibony Mathilde, Guignat Laurence, Rodriguez Stéphanie, Perlemoine Karine, René-Corail Fernande, Letourneur Franck, Trabulsi Bilal, Poussier Alix, Chabbert-Buffet Nathalie, Borson-Chazot Françoise, Groussin Lionel, Bertagna Xavier, Stratakis Constantine A, Ragazzon Bruno, Bertherat Jérôme
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Corticotropin-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia may be an incidental finding or it may be identified during evaluation for Cushing's syndrome. Reports of familial cases and the involvement of both adrenal glands suggest a genetic origin of this condition. METHODS: We genotyped blood and tumor DNA obtained from 33 patients with corticotropin-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (12...
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