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Utilization of Genetic Testing for RET Mutations in Patients with Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: a Single-Center Experience.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Dec 2018
Parkhurst Emily, Calonico Elise, Abboy Sridevi
Abstract excerpt
Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is often due to the hereditary condition multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) and it is standard of care to offer genetic testing to all diagnosed patients. This study used the Kaiser Permanente integrated medical record system to identify patients at risk for MEN2, assess adherence to clinical practice guidelines, and offer genetic counseling and testing. A query of the...
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