IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 4397: CHEK2 Mutation in Patient with Multiple Endocrine Glands Tumors. Case Report
Conclusion: CHEK2 variants may predispose to a range of endocrine glands tumors, including those identified in our patient. Multiple endocrine glands tumors, as in the presented patient, are a serious problem of public health, due to numerous hospitalizations and necessary repeated surgical treatments. Moreover, the association between CHEK2 and ovarian cancer can be a serious problem with reproductive health.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Szeliga Pralat Witczak Podfigurna Wojtyla Kostrzak Meczekalski Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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