Genetique des neoplasies endocriniennes multiples: implications cliniques. [Genetics of multiple endocrine neoplasies: clinical implications]

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serval:BIB_DA98D70B7E5E
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Title
Genetique des neoplasies endocriniennes multiples: implications cliniques. [Genetics of multiple endocrine neoplasies: clinical implications]
Journal
Revue Médicale Suisse
Author(s)
Igaz  P., Gaillard  R. C.
ISSN
1660-9379 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
02/2005
Volume
1
Number
6
Pages
408-13
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English Abstract Journal Article Review --- Old month value: Feb 9
Abstract
The multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes are hereditary monogenic diseases that are transmitted as autosomal dominant traits, and are characterized by the development of tumors and hyperplasias in several endocrine organs. The causative genes of the 2 principal forms of MEN have been recently identified; a protooncogene for MEN2 (the RET gene) and a tumor suppressor gene for MEN1 (the MEN1 gene). Correlations between phenotype and genotype were described in the case of RET mutations that could help in defining the screening methods and the preferable age of prophylactic thyroidectomy. No correlations were established between the mutations of the MEN1 gene and the phenotype of patients suffering from MEN1. We present here a synopsis of the recent results of the genetics of MEN syndromes underlining their clinical implications.
Keywords
Humans Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia/*genetics Mutation Proto-Oncogene Proteins/genetics Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases/genetics
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