Evaluation of a family at risk for the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) syndrome.
A multidisciplinary group was formed to advise on strategy and to co-ordinate the management of a family at risk for the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) syndrome. A proposed strategy is outlined in which DNA analysis and provocative calcitonin testing is central.
Mollentze
W F
WF
Department of Neurology University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein.
Jansen
S
S
Nel
C J
CJ
Barry
R
R
Wolmarans
L
L
Vermaak
W J
WJ
van Lathem
J J
JJ
Kruger
A J
AJ
Pelser
H H
HH
Crause
M J
MJ
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D000367:Age Factors; D002116:Calcitonin; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009377:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis
D005819:Genetic Markers; D002116:Calcitonin