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Case Reports
. 1985 Sep;60(9):876-7.
doi: 10.1136/adc.60.9.876.

Mucosal neuroma syndrome--a phenotype for malignancy

M P White, K M Goel, J M Connor, N A Coutts
Case Reports

Mucosal neuroma syndrome--a phenotype for malignancy

M P White et al. Arch Dis Child. 1985 Sep.

Abstract

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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