Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B. A case report and review of the syndrome.
West Indian Med J
; 51(4): 251-3, 2002 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12632644
This paper presents a case of the very rare multiple endocrine neoplasia Type 2B syndrome. It highlights that because of the presence of superficial neuromas in this condition, there is the possibility for early diagnosis. Recent knowledge of the molecular genetics of this syndrome and the ability to screen family members is also stressed since early thyroidectomy is now recommended to prevent the development of thyroid carcinoma which is the main determinant of prognosis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
/
Screening_studies
Limits:
Adult
/
Female
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
West Indian Med J
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Jamaica