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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Screening for multiple osteomas is recommended among patients with family history or/and a confirmed diagnosis of Gardner syndrome. Thyroid exam and annual ultrasound, should be performed starting at age 10 to 12 years.[1]
Screening
Screening for multiple osteomas is recommended among patients with family history or/and a confirmed diagnosis of Gardner syndrome. Thyroid exam and annual ultrasound, should be performed starting at age 10 to 12 years.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Septer S, Slowik V, Morgan R, Dai H, Attard T (2013). "Thyroid cancer complicating familial adenomatous polyposis: mutation spectrum of at-risk individuals". Hered Cancer Clin Pract. 11 (1): 13. doi:10.1186/1897-4287-11-13. PMC 3854022. PMID 24093640.