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MEN2B syndrome - paediatric case report.
Pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism - 1 Jan 2020
Zendran Iga, Szlasa Wojciech, Bis Gabriela, Sondaj Katarzyna, Barg Ewa
Abstract excerpt
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2B (MEN 2B) is a rare syndrome caused by mutation of the RET proto-oncogene. Early-onset medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), marfanoid habitus, and mucosal neuromas occur in most cases, and some patients develop pheochromocytoma in later life. We present a case of a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with MEN 2B syndrome with an atypical course of the disease. Our patient had no family history...
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