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The genetics of phaeochromocytoma: using clinical features to guide genetic testing
Mariam Jafri et al. Eur J Endocrinol. 2012 Feb.
Abstract
Phaeochromocytoma is a rare, usually benign, tumour predominantly managed by endocrinologists. Over the last decade, major advances have been made in understanding the molecular genetic basis of adrenal and extra-adrenal phaeochromocytoma (also referred to as adrenal phaeochromocytoma (aPCA) and extra-adrenal functional paraganglioma (eFPGL)). In contrast to the previously held belief that only 10% of cases had a genetic component, currently about one-third of all aPCA/eFPGL cases are thought to be attributable to germline mutations in at least nine genes (NF1, RET, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, TMEM127, MAX and VHL). Recognition of inherited cases of aPCA/eFPGL is critical for optimal patient management. Thus, the identification of a germline mutation can predict risks of malignancy, recurrent disease, associated non-chromaffin tumours and risks to other family members. Mutation carriers should be offered specific surveillance programmes (according to the relevant gene). In this review, we will describe the genetics of aPCA/eFPGL and strategies for genetic testing.
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