Diagnosis and treatment of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A: a case report and literature review / 南方医科大学学报
Journal of Southern Medical University
; (12): 909-912, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-249334
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
We report a case of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2A and summarize the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. The diagnosis of MEN type 2A relies on a comprehensive evaluation of the findings of ultrasound, CT and laboratory examinations, and early diagnosis and treatment is critical to improving the prognosis. Genetic testing of RET is the gold standard for diagnosis of MEN type 2A and 2B. Surgical intervention currently remains the primary choice of treatments of this disease.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
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Endocrine System Diseases
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Other Malignant Neoplasms
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Thyroid Cancer
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Therapeutics
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Genetic Testing
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Southern Medical University
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
