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DIAGNOSIS of ENDOCRINE DISEASE: SDHx mutations: beyond pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jan 2018
Mannelli Massimo, Canu Letizia, Ercolino Tonino, Rapizzi Elena, Martinelli Serena, Parenti Gabriele, De Filpo Giuseppina, Nesi Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in one of the five genes encoding the succinate dehydrogenase (SDHx) or mitochondrial complex II cause the corresponding family syndromes characterized by the occurrence of pheochromocytomas (PHEO) and paragangliomas (PGL). Recently, other solid growths, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) and pituitary adenomas (PAs) have been associated with these syndromes....
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