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Germline variant in REXO2 is a novel candidate gene in familial pheochromocytoma.
Genetics research - 1 May 2020
Laitman Yael, Tzur Shay, Attai Ruben, Tirosh Amit, Friedman Eitan
Abstract excerpt
Pheochromocytoma (PCC) is a rare, mostly benign tumour of the adrenal medulla. Hereditary PCC accounts for ~35% of cases and has been associated with germline mutations in several cancer susceptibility genes (e.g., KIF1B, SDHB, VHL, SDHD, RET). We performed whole-exome sequencing in a family with four PCC-affected patients in two consecutive generations and identified a potential novel candidate pathogenic...
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