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B6-059 MEN Flashcards

1
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low TSH indicates

A

hyperthyroidism

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2
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high TSH indicates

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hypothyroidism

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3
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initial imaging modality for suspected thyroid mass

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ultrasound

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4
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the more cyst content in a thyroid nodule, the […] suspicion of malignancy

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higher

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5
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medullary thyroid carcinoma is associated with MEN[…]

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MEN2

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6
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inheritance pattern of MEN2 mutation

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autosomal dominant

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7
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3 diseases commonly associated with MEN2A

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medullary thyroid carcinoma (100%)
pheochromocytoma (50%)
primary hyperparathyroidism (20%)

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8
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RET proto-oncogene mutation is associated with

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MEN2A

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9
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2 important tumor markers for medullary carcinoma

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calcitonin
CEA measurement

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10
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every MTC patient who is RET positive needs to be evaluated and screened for [2]

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pheochromocytoma
primary hyperparathyroidism

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11
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if an MTC patient is RET negative, but has high calcitonin (>500), what is the next best step?

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imaging studies to evaluate for metastasis

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12
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if an MTC patient is RET negative, and has low calcitonin (<500), what is the next best step?

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thyroidectomy with or w/o cervical LAD

consider external beam radiation for extensive disease

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13
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which is more common, MEN2A or MEN2B?

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MEN2A

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14
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conditions associated with MEN2B [4]

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MTC (100%)
pheochromocytoma (50%)
marfanoid habitus
mucosal and digestive neurofibromas

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15
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MEN2[…] is generally more aggressive with a younger age of onset

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MEN2B

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16
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is MEN2B associated with primary hyperparathyroidism?

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no

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17
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marfanoid appearance
mucosal neuroma

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MEN2B

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18
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all new sporadic MTC cases should be screened for […] mutation

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RET

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19
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when is thyroidectomy recommended for patients with a RET mutation in codon 918?

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within the first year of life

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20
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why is genetic testing for the RET mutation so important?

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determines when prophylactic thyroidectomy and routine screenings for PHEO and hyperparathyroidism should be done

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21
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how do you screen for pheochromocytoma? [3]

A

-plasma fractionated metanephrines 24 -hour urinary fractionated catecholamines and metanephrines
-abdominal CT

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22
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rule of 10s for pheochromocytomas

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-bilateral adrenal glands
-extra adrenal
-above diaphragm
-familial (now 40%)
-malignant

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23
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pheochromocytomas triad

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headaches
sweating
palpitations

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24
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half of affected pheochromocytoma patients have sustained

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hypertension

**most of remainder have paroxysmal spells

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25
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diagnostic criteria for pheochromocytoma [3]

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-elevated plasma fractionated metanephrine
-elevated urinary fractionated catecholamine, metanephrine, or VMA
-presence of an adrenal mass on CT or T2 weighted MRI

26
Q

pheochromocytoma requires preoperative treatment with

A

alpha blockers followed by beta blockers

**to avoid unopposed alpha adrenergic receptor stimulation, avoid hypertensive crisis

27
Q

syndromes associated with pheochromocytoma [5]

A

von Hippel Lindau syndrome
NF 1
MEN2
familial paragangliomas (SDH mutation)
TMEM 127 mutation

28
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regulate serum calcium in the body [2]

A

vitamin D
parathyroid

**makes them good labs for suspected hyperparathyroidism

29
Q

high calcium and high PTH
is diagnostic for?

A

primary hyperparathyroidism

30
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most effective treatment for hyperparathyroidism?

A

parathyroidectomy

31
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when serum albumin is abnormal, you need to

A

correct calcium

**for “missing” calcium that is normally bound to albumin

32
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equation to correct Calcium

A

ca+0.8 x (4-albumin)

33
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if calcium is low, PTH will do what to correct it? [3 mechanisms]

A
  1. increase bone reabsorption
  2. increase calcium reabsorption and decreased phosphorus reabsorption in kidney, activate vitamin D
  3. increase calcium absorption in intestine with the activated 125 vitamin D
34
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when does primary hyperparathyroidism need to be treated surgically? [4]

A
  1. if serum calcium is above upper limit of normal
  2. evidence of osteoporosis
  3. evidence of kidney dysfunction (including stones)
  4. age <50
35
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MEN1 related PHPT or sporadic PHPT:
onset 20-25

36
Q

MEN1 related PHPT or sporadic PHPT:
M:F 1:1

37
Q

MEN1 related PHPT or sporadic PHPT:
multiglandular

38
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MEN1 related PHPT or sporadic PHPT:
high recurrence rate following surgery

39
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MEN1 related PHPT or sporadic PHPT:
50-70 y

40
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MEN1 related PHPT or sporadic PHPT:
M:F 1:3

41
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inheritance pattern of MEN1 mutation

A

autosomal dominant

42
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[…] mutation is related to primary hyperthyroidism occurring at unusually young age

43
Q

MEN1 mutation is associated with cancer in what organs?

A

3 Ps
pituitary
pancreas
parathyroid

44
Q

tumor suppressor gene that encodes menin

45
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diagnostic criteria for MEN1 [3]

A

2 or more MEN1 tumors OR
familial MEN1 tumors in first degree relative OR
MEN1 mutation positive

46
Q

[MEN1 or MEN2]
excellent phenotype-genotype correlation

47
Q

because MEN[..] is not well-differentiated, it has a higher mortality

48
Q

leading cause of death in MEN1 patient

A

untreated tumors

screening/surveillance important

49
Q

which MEN disorder is recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism at an early age and multiple family members with NETs more associated with?

50
Q

Zollinger-Ellison
insulinomas
VIPomas
glucagonomas

are associated with

A

MEN1

**fall under pancreatic endocrine tumors

51
Q

3 Ps of MEN1

A

pituitary tumors
pancreatic endocrine
parathyroid adenomas

52
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associated with MEN2B [4]

A

medullary thyroid carcinoma
pheochromocytoma
mucosal neuromas
marfanoid habitus

53
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associated with MEN2A [3]

A

parathyroid hyperplasia
medullary thyroid carcinoma
pheochromocytoma

54
Q

most appropriate next test in patient with hypercalcemia

55
Q

urine 24-free cortisol and dexamethasone suppression test for

56
Q

plasma fractionated metanephrines test for

A

pheochromocytoma

57
Q

should be obtained on all patients who present with medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2 related diseases

A

RET proto-oncogenes

58
Q

serum CEA and calcitonin are used to screen for

A

medullary thyroid cancer

59
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serum calcium and PTH are used to screen for

A

primary hyperparathyroidism

60
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calcitonin over 500 indicates

A

metastasis of medullary thyroid carcinoma

61
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primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with

A

MEN1 and MEN2A

NOT MEN2B

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