MEN Syndromes Flashcards

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MEN1

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parathyroid: primary hyperPT, multigland hyperplasia
Pancreas: endocrine tumors (gastrinoma, insulinoma)
Pituitary: prolactin adenoma, macroadenoma

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MEN2A

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Thyroid: medullary thyroid cancer, c cell hyperplasia
PT: primary hyperPT, hyperplasia
adrenal: PCT

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MEN2B

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thryoid: MTC, CChyperplasia
adrenal: PCT
other: GI ganglioneuroma, marfan like habitus

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MEN2 patients have a genetic problem with what gene? should be treated with what?

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RET; thyroid-ectomy to reduce the chance of getting MTC

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