Multiple endocrine neoplasia

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C-cell hyperplasia, as may be seen in the context of MEN 2A or MEN 2B. H&E stain.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia, abbreviated MEN, refers to collection of different genetic abnormalities that lead to endocrine neoplasms.

Simple

MEN 1

Memory device: 3 Ps.

Note:
‡ May be mislabeled as parathyroid hyperplasia.[2]

MEN 2A (II)

Notes - memory device:

  • Both MEN 1 and MEN 2A have parathyroid adenomas.
  • Each has additional neoplasms below and above the diaphragm.

MEN 2B (III)

Details

MEN 1

Gene:

Characteristics:[3]

MEN 2A

Gene:

Characteristics:[3]

  • Medullary thyroid carcinoma - in almost 100%.

Treatment:

  • Patients are advised to have prophylactic thyroidectomy.

Images:

Trivia:

MEN 2B

Gene:

Characteristics:

Treatment:

  • Patients are advised to have prophylactic thyroidectomy.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 131100
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  6. Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 171400
  7. 7.0 7.1 Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 162300
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