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Lessons from McCune-Albright syndrome-associated intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: : GNAS-activating mutations in pancreatic carcinogenesis.
JAMA surgery - 1 Aug 2014
Parvanescu Alina, Cros Jérôme, Ronot Maxime, Hentic Olivia, Grybek Virginie, Couvelard Anne, Levy Philippe, Chanson Philippe, Ruszniewski Philippe, Sauvanet Alain, Gaujoux Sebastien
Abstract excerpt
GNAS-activating mutations are reported in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) and in McCune-Albright syndrome, characterized by fibrous dysplasia, precocious puberty, and café au lait spots. Recently, IPMNs have been described as a McCune-Albright syndrome-associated tumor, present in about 15% of patients. The aim of the present work was to assess the prevalence of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia and...
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