Multiple Mucosal Neuroma Syndrome Includes Multiple Mucosal Neuromas, Medullary Carcinoma

question 78

Multiple Choice

Multiple mucosal neuroma syndrome includes multiple mucosal neuromas, medullary carcinoma of the thyroid gland, and

• A) telangiectases.
• B) pheochromocytoma.
• C) gastrointestinal polyposis.
• D) blue sclera.

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