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Genetic testing for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: SDHx carriers' experiences.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Jun 2021
Martins Raquel Gomes, Carvalho Irene Palmares
Abstract excerpt
Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are frequently hereditary tumors commonly associated with succinate dehydrogenase (SDHx) pathogenic variants (PV). Genetic testing is recommended to relatives of patients carrying SDHx PV. This study aims to explore the experiences associated with genetic testing for this hereditary condition. Semi-structured interviews with 38 SDHx PV (tumor-affected and non-affected) carriers...
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