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Parathyroid cancer secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Secondary prevention strategy recommended following parathyroid cancer is germline DNA analysis for HRPT2/CDC73.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
- Germline DNA analysis for HRPT2/CDC73 is recommended among patients with parathyroid cancer, as early detection can benefit relatives and offsprings.[1]
Reference
Reference
- ↑ Parathyroid cancer. Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/parathyroid/hp Accessed on December 29, 2015
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