Sipple syndrome; MEN II
The symptoms may vary. However, they are similar to those of:
To diagnose this condition, the health care provider looks for a mutation in the RET gene. This can be done with a blood test. Additional tests are done to determine which hormones are being overproduced.
A physical examination may reveal:
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