Multiple endocrine neoplasia
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, abbreviated MEN, refers to collection of different genetic abnormalities that lead to endocrine neoplasms.
MEN I
- Parathyroid adenoma.[1]
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours.
- Pituitary adenoma.
Memory device: 3 Ps.
MEN IIa/IIb (II/III)
- Parathyroid adenoma.
- Medullary thyroid carcinoma.
- Pheochromocytoma.
Notes:
- BOTH have parathyroid adenoma.
- EACH has one below and one above the diaphragm.
References
- ↑ URL: http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970475-2. Accessed on: 2 September 2010.