| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4259141 | Transplantation Proceedings | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We present the case of a 37-year-old patient diagnosed with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) syndrome, as confirmed by genetic tests, who underwent the transplantation of a kidney from a cadaveric donor. MEN 2A, a hereditary autosomal dominant syndrome, is caused by the mutation of the RET proto-oncogene. In almost all patients this syndrome, is characterized by the occurrence of medullary thyroid cancer and pheochromocytoma; in some individuals also hyperparathyroidism. The available literature has not documented a kidney transplantation performed in Poland for this indication.
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Authors
S. Rudzki, M. Matuszek, J. Bicki, J. Furmaga, J. Pilat, J. Gieryng,