Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
MEN 1. Tumors and findings
A
Parathyroid (hyper CA)
Anterior pituitary (functioning or not)
Pancreatic islet cells (ZE or insulinoma) ulcers/hypglycemia
“the hard Ps tumors”
2
Q
MEN 2A
A
*Parathyroid
Medullary thyroid
Pheochromocytoma
3
Q
MEN 2B
A
*Mucosal neuroma
Medullary thyroid
Pheochromocytoma
Marfanoid
4
Q
pituitary tumor + ZE or Insulinoma?
A
1st think about MEN, then confirm
5
Q
what genetic disorder does the MEN1 have?
A
MEN gene
6
Q
MEN2-A and 2-B are caused by what gen
A
RET oncogene