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ea0070aep26 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2020

Genetic alterations and clinical features in 16 brazilian patients with pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas

Naliato Erika , Araujo Paula , Soares Paula , Lima Jorge , Lima Vinicius , Wo Julia , Sanchez Mirna , Carvalho Denise , Violante Alice

Introduction: Pheochromocytomasand paragangliomas are tumors derived from chromaffin cells which result from mutations of at least six different genes as autosomal dominant disorders.Aim: To evaluate the existence of correlations between genetic alterations and clinical data in 16 patients with pheochromocytomas and/or paragangliomas.Methods: From 2007 to 2009, 13 patients with pheochromocytoma [3 men, medium age 39 years (14&#8211...