Clinical Experience in the Screening and Management of a Large Kindred With Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma Due to an Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Interacting Protein (AIP) Mutation

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CONTEXT: Germline AIP mutations usually cause young-onset acromegaly with low penetrance in a subset of familial isolated pituitary adenoma families. We describe our experience with a large family with R304* AIP mutation and discuss some of the diagnostic dilemmas and management issues. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to identify and screen mutation carriers in the family. PATIENTS: Forty-three family members...

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