Pheochromocytoma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1: concepts and current trends

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neurofibromatosis Type 1(NF-1) has autosomal dominant inheritance with complete penetrance, variable expression and a high rate of new mutation. Pheochromocytoma occurs in 0.1%-5.7% of patients with NF-1.</p> <p>Case pres...

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Main Authors: Vogiaki Sophia, Korkolis Dimitris, Aggeli Chrysanthi, Zagouri Flora, Vasiliadis George K, Zografos George N, Pagoni Matina K, Kaltsas Gregory, Piaditis George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/8/1/14