Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Flashcards
1
Q
What is MEN? (2)
What is the pattern of inheritance?
A
Multiple endocrine Neoplasia is a rare group of genetic disorder that affects the endocrine system.
- May create benign or cancerous tumours
- Autosomal dominant
2
Q
MEN 1 causes what tumours? (3)
Common manifestations? (3)
A
- Pituitary adenoma
- Parathyroid hyperplasia
- Pancreatic tumour
- Primary hyperparathyroidism
- Pancreatic tumours (insulinoma, gastrinoma)
- pituitary adenoma
