MEN Syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
MEN1
A
parathyroid: primary hyperPT, multigland hyperplasia
Pancreas: endocrine tumors (gastrinoma, insulinoma)
Pituitary: prolactin adenoma, macroadenoma
2
Q
MEN2A
A
Thyroid: medullary thyroid cancer, c cell hyperplasia
PT: primary hyperPT, hyperplasia
adrenal: PCT
3
Q
MEN2B
A
thryoid: MTC, CChyperplasia
adrenal: PCT
other: GI ganglioneuroma, marfan like habitus
4
Q
MEN2 patients have a genetic problem with what gene? should be treated with what?
A
RET; thyroid-ectomy to reduce the chance of getting MTC