Abstract
This chapter begins with describing the genetic basis of endocrine disease, and the potential utility for genetic testing (alongside consent). It then covers different types of genetic tests and their applications. There is a section on pituitary adenomas, MEN types 1 and 4, familial isolated pituitary adenoma, and various other genetic conditions related to the endocrine system.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Oxford handbook of endocrinology and diabetes |
| Editors | Katharine Owen, Helen E. Turner, John A. H. Wass |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Chapter | 13 |
| Pages | 787-808 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Edition | 4th |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191887192 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780198851899 |
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| Publication status | Published - 4 Apr 2022 |