A New MEN2 Syndrome with Clinical Features of Both MEN2A and MEN2B Associated with a New RET Germline Deletion

Background. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is a hereditary cancer syndrome caused by RET proto-oncogene mutation. Two different clinical variants of MEN2 are known (MEN2A and MEN2B): medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) almost always present and associated with pheochromocytoma (Pheo), and...

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Main Authors: Carlotta Giani, Teresa Ramone, Cristina Romei, Raffaele Ciampi, Alessia Tacito, Laura Valerio, Laura Agate, Clara Ugolini, Michele Marinò, Fulvio Basolo, Alessandro Franchi, Simona Borsari, Angela Michelucci, Cesare Selli, Gabriele Materazzi, Filomena Cetani, Rossella Elisei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4147097