Multiple Leiomyomas of the Esophagus, Lung, and Uterus in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Combined clinical and laboratory investigations of MEN-1 have resulted in an increased understanding of this disorder, which may be inherited as an autosomal dominant condition. Defining the features of each disease manifestation in MEN-1 has improved patient management and treatment and has facilitated a screening protocol. Application of the techniques of molecular biology has enabled the ide...
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عنوان ژورنال: The American Journal of Pathology
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0002-9440
DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)61788-9