Question 305 · LEK · Oncogenetics
Which of the following is always present in all types of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A)?
- A. pheochromocytoma.
- B. ganglioneuroma.
- C. prolactinoma.
- D. medullary thyroid cancer.
- E. gastrinoma.
Hint
Which tumour develops in virtually all carriers of the RET mutation responsible for MEN2A?
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