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Indian J Cancer ; 2006 Jul-Sep; 43(3): 122-6
Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | ID: sea-51183

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BACKGROUND: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) is an autosomal dominant inherited cancer syndrome that affects multiple tissues derived from the neural crest. Inheritance of MTC is related to the presence of specific mutations in the RET proto-oncogene. Almost all mutations in MEN 2A involve one of the cysteines in the extracellular domain of the RET receptor. AIMS: The objective of the present study was the biochemical and molecular characterization of the first Moroccan clinically established MEN 2A patient and at-risk family members. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This is a study on a family presented with MTC referred to our institute in 2004. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Peripheral blood leukocyte DNA samples were isolated and amplified by polymerase chain reaction followed by restriction enzyme analysis and DNA sequencing. RESULTS: We identified a heterozygous germ line missense mutation at codon 634 of exon 11 in the RET gene that causes a cysteine to arginine amino acid substitution in the DNA of the proband; this mutation was not found in the DNA of the parents or relatives. CONCLUSIONS: The detection of mutated MEN 2A gene carriers enables us to differentiate high-risk members from those who bear the wild-type gene. Occasionally, application of RET proto-oncogene testing may lead to the detection of unexpected de novo mutation that could be transmitted to children.


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Adolescente , Neoplasias de las Glándulas Suprarrenales/genética , Carcinoma Medular/genética , Análisis Mutacional de ADN , Familia , Femenino , Humanos , Marruecos , Neoplasia Endocrina Múltiple Tipo 2a/complicaciones , Linaje , Feocromocitoma/genética , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-ret/genética , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/genética , Tiroidectomía
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Indian J Cancer ; 2006 Apr-Jun; 43(2): 75-9
Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | ID: sea-50748

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BACKGROUND: Calcitonin is the most sensitive and specific marker for medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). AIMS: The aim of this study was to emphasize the role and the limits of plasma basal calcitonin (bCT) measurement in the management of Moroccan MTC patients and their relatives. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This is a retrospective study on 6 MTC patients referred to our institute from January 1996 to December 2004. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Serum bCT levels were measured in 36 individuals comprising six known MTC cases, 18 relatives and 12 healthy volunteers, using two-sites immunoradiometric assay method. Five of MTC patients have been followed from 12 to 96 months after surgery. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Calculations were performed using SPSS 10.0 program. Data comparison was done by Student's t -test. RESULTS: The circulating preoperative bCT concentrations were elevated for all MTC patients (range, 44,8 -2055 pg/ml, normal <10). Recent postoperative bCT determinations varied from 24.4 to 1972 pg/ml in four patients. In one patient, the bCT value decreased to an undetectable level during a follow-up of 12 months. The mean bCT level of relatives was 4.90 +/- 3.54 pg/ml; two patients had slightly elevated bCT. Five (42%) healthy volunteers had undetectable bCT levels and all had less than 10 pg/ml; the mean bCT value was 3.06 +/- 2.51 pg/ml. CONCLUSIONS: Routine plasma bCT measurement still has an important place in the preoperative diagnosis and follow-up treatment of MTC.


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Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Calcitonina/sangre , Carcinoma Medular/sangre , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Ensayo Inmunorradiométrico , Escisión del Ganglio Linfático , Masculino , Tamizaje Masivo , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Estudios Retrospectivos , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/sangre , Resultado del Tratamiento , Biomarcadores de Tumor/sangre
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