Long-term follow-up in four large MEN 2 families in The Netherlands.
Results of follow-up studies in four large multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A families (total of 95 patients affected) have shown a positive effect on the course of the disease since early screening and intervention were initiated in 1974.
Lips
C J
CJ
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Berends
M J
MJ
Brouwers-Smalbraak
J
J
Geerdink
R A
RA
Hackeng
W H
WH
Jansen-Schillhorn van Veen
J M
JM
Struyvenberg
A
A
van Vroonhoven
T J
TJ
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009377:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D010375:Pedigree