Molecular diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 in Southeastern Chinese

Conclusions Based on our results, integrated RET screening and the pre-operative calcitonin level is an excellent strategy to ensure earlier diagnosis and standard thyroidectomy. CSA can be utilized to preserve adrenocortical function in patients with pheochromocytomas.

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Source: Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice - January 20, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research