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'''Multiple endocrine neoplasia''', abbreviated ''MEN'', refers to collection of different genetic abnormalities that lead to endocrine neoplasms. | '''Multiple endocrine neoplasia''', abbreviated ''MEN'', refers to collection of different genetic abnormalities that lead to endocrine neoplasms. | ||
MEN I | ===MEN I=== | ||
* Parathyroid adenoma.<ref>URL: [http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970475-2 http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970475-2]. Accessed on: 2 September 2010.</ref> | * Parathyroid adenoma.<ref>URL: [http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970475-2 http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970475-2]. Accessed on: 2 September 2010.</ref> | ||
* [[Pancreas|Pancreatic]] neuroendocrine tumours. | * [[Pancreas|Pancreatic]] neuroendocrine tumours. | ||
* [[Pituitary]] adenoma. | * [[Pituitary]] adenoma. | ||
MEN IIa/IIb (II/III) | Memory device: '''3 Ps'''. | ||
===MEN IIa/IIb (II/III)=== | |||
* Parathyroid adenoma. | * Parathyroid adenoma. | ||
* Medullary [[thyroid]] carcinoma. | * Medullary [[thyroid]] carcinoma. | ||
Revision as of 02:50, 3 September 2010
Multiple endocrine neoplasia, abbreviated MEN, refers to collection of different genetic abnormalities that lead to endocrine neoplasms.
MEN I
- Parathyroid adenoma.[1]
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours.
- Pituitary adenoma.
Memory device: 3 Ps.
MEN IIa/IIb (II/III)
- Parathyroid adenoma.
- Medullary thyroid carcinoma.
- Pheochromocytoma.
Notes:
- BOTH have parathyroid adenoma.
- EACH has one below and one above the diaphragm.
References
- ↑ URL: http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970475-2. Accessed on: 2 September 2010.