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Familial Pediatric Endocrine Tumors.

Authors :
MILLAR, SARINDA
BRADLEY, LISA
DONNELLY, DEIRDRE E.
CARSON, DENNIS
MORRISON, PATRICK J.
Source :
Oncologist; Oct2011, Vol. 16 Issue 10, p1388-1396, 9p, 5 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Pediatric endocrine tumors are rare but have fairly characteristic presentations. We describe an approach to diagnosis and management of five of the most common presentations including gonadoblastoma, paraganglioma,medullary thyroid cancer, adrenal cancer, and pituitary adenoma. Genetic testing can aid in the early detection and prevention and management of tumors in patients and in other family members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10837159
Volume :
16
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Oncologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
70354865
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2011-0120