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Abstract  Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2 syndromes are autosomal dominant clinical associations characterized by a common
clinical feature, medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). The ability to accurately predict the risk by genetic RET proto-oncogene
analysis has resulted in the active follow-up of children at risk for developing early metastatic tumours and which can be
prevented by prophylactic thyroidectomy. The C634 and M918T mutations (associated with MEN2A and MEN2B, respectively) are

Abstract
Objective  To design a new draining method for near total thyroidectomy at the lower two sides of the neck.

Methods  Near total thyroidectomies in 63 cases were performed with new drain incisions at the lower two sides of the neck between
December 1998 and July 2004.

Results  All the draining operative procedures were performed smoothly, and all produced cosmetic scars were effective. The mean amount
drained was 38 ml (minimum 10 ml, maximum 120 ml) and no patient developed wound infection.

Thyroid , Vol. 0, No. 0.

Objective: To quantify the yearly prevalence of Hashimoto's thyroiditis at our Division and evaluate changes in its clinical presentation over the period 1975–2005. Design: We have reviewed retrospectively the clinical records of patients admitted to a ... (Source: Thyroid)