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hrp0089rfc5.5 | Thyroid | ESPE2018

Evidence for a Founder Effect in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2

Fanis Pavlos , Skordis Nicos , Frangos Savvas , Christopoulos George , Spanou-Aristidou Elena , Andreou Elena , Manoli Panayiotis , Mavrommatis Michalis , Nicolaou Stella , Kleanthous Marina , Cariolou Marios A , Christophidou-Anastasiadou Violetta , Tanteles George A , Phylactou Leonidas A , Neocleous Vassos

Purpose: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) affects patients with RET proto-oncogene mutations. This cohort study refer to patients who were diagnosed with familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and underwent RET genetic testing in Cyprus between years 2002 and 2017.Methods and Patients: Forty patients underwent RET testing by Sanger sequencing of exons 1011 and 1316. Genotyping with STR genetic markers ...

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hrp0089p2-p016 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P2 | ESPE2018

The Spectrum of Genetic Defects in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in the Population of Cyprus: A Retrospective Analysis

Skordis Nicos , Fanis Pavlos , Toumba Meropi , Stylianou Charilaos , Picolos Michalis , Andreou Elena , Kyriakou Andreas , Yiannakide-Myli Lambrini , Iasonides Michalis , Nicolaou Stella , C Kyriakides Tassos , Tanteles George A , Neocleous Vassos , Phylactou Leonidas A

Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) is worldwide the most common autosomal recessive disorder caused by defects in the CYP21A2 gene.Objective: The main objective of the study was to evaluate CAH in Cyprus over a 10 year period.Methods: All known patients were included in a population retrospective subset analysis of Cypriot patients with confirmed CAH and their clinica...

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Evidence for a Founder Effect in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2

The Spectrum of Genetic Defects in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in the Population of Cyprus: A Retrospective Analysis

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