Management of medullary thyroid carcinoma and MEN2 syndromes in childhood
Abstract
Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and the multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2 syndromes are rare but important endocrine diseases that are increasingly managed by pediatric providers. MTC is generally associated with a favorable prognosis when diagnosed during childhood, where it frequently occurs secondary to activating mutations in the RET proto-oncogene and arises from pre-existing C-cell hyperplasia. MEN2A accounts for 90-95% of...
Paper Details
Title
Management of medullary thyroid carcinoma and MEN2 syndromes in childhood
Published Date
Aug 23, 2011
Journal
Volume
7
Issue
10
Pages
596 - 607
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