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[Genetic diagnosis of phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas].
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 1 Apr 2014
Cardot-Bauters Catherine, Ainaouï Malika, Coppin Lucie, Pigny Pascal
Abstract excerpt
Up to 30% of phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas occur in the context of inherited tumor syndromes. Familial history and clinical presentation have to be strongly detailed to guide genetic testing. The identification of a genetic predisposition in a patient with phaeochromocytoma or paraganglioma has a positive impact in terms of medical care and follow-up for the proband and allows genetic testing in...
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