Mucosal neuroma syndrome--a phenotype for malignancy.
The mucosal neuroma syndrome is characterised by a typical physical appearance, neuromata on tongue and buccal mucosa, and a high risk of developing medullary thyroid carcinoma and phaeochromocytoma. A case is described and the importance of early recognition for prevention of malignancy is stressed.
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Goel
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Connor
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Coutts
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D000293:Adolescent; D002610:Cheek; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009377:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009463:Neuroma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis