Multiple endocrine neoplasia

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, abbreviated MEN, refers to collection of different genetic abnormalities that lead to endocrine neoplasms.

MEN I:

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

  1. ↑ URL: http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970475-2. Accessed on: 2 September 2010.
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