Phaeochromocytoma recurrence in a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A
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Author(s)
Gupta, Rishabh
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A) is a hereditary syndrome associated with tumours of the endocrine system. Principally, it is characterized by medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) with some individuals also developing phaeochromocytoma and hyperparathyroidism. Patients with fewer than two clinical features require either an identification of a germline rearranged in transfection mutation, or MEN2A characteristics in first-degree relatives, to establish a diagnosis of MEN2A. We present the case of a 54-year-old female with MEN2A, diagnosed by genetic screening, due to a substantial history of the disease in her ancestry. This case outlines the successful treatment of recurrent phaeochromocytoma, through the medium of radioactive iobenguane as an adjunct to surgical management. The report focuses particularly on the significance of innovative treatment strategies and forthcoming approaches to improve patient care in treating phaeochromocytoma in MEN2A.
Date Issued
2020-10-01
Date Acceptance
2020-08-27
Citation
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2020, 2020 (10)
ISSN
2042-8812
Publisher
JSCR Publishing
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Volume
2020
Issue
10
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Article Number
rjaa387
Date Publish Online
2020-10-17