Publications by authors named "Lucas Carvalho Carrijo Madurro"
AME Case Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - MEN2B is a genetic syndrome that leads to multiple health issues, including thyroid cancer, adrenal tumors, and distinctive physical traits like marfanoid habits and mucosal neuromas.
- - A 10-year-old boy had several health problems, including constipation, tongue lesions, slow growth, and neurological symptoms, prompting comprehensive medical assessments that eventually confirmed he had MEN2B.
- - The diagnosis of MEN2B typically requires the presence of medullary thyroid cancer, and additional mutations are common, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and genetic testing in affected individuals.
