Prophylactic thyroidectomy is recommended in children with which condition?
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Correct answer: MEN2 with RET mutation
Children with MEN2 and documented RET mutations are advised to undergo prophylactic thyroidectomy. This prevents development of aggressive medullary thyroid carcinoma.
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