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==Possible complications==
==Possible complications==


* In this section, you can list the common and most important (life-threatening) complications of the disease or it's treatment.
* Stomach or intestinal ulcers
* Galactorrhea


* For an example of the complications section in a patient information page, click [[Pericarditis (patient information)#Possible complications|here]].
* Infertility
* Impotency


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 14:36, 4 September 2015

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Template:WikiDoc Sources Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

What are the symptoms of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1?

What causes multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1?

  • MEN1 is an inherited disorder that causes tumors in the endocrine glands and the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Genetic mutations is speculated to be the cause of the disease.

Who is at highest risk?

  • Age <40 years
  • Positive family history
  • Multifocal or recurrent neoplasia
  • Two or more organ systems tumor involvement

Diagnosis

  • MEN1 is detected by gene testing or, when gene testing is unavailable or yields a negative result, by laboratory tests that measure hormone levels. Less often, MEN1 is diagnosed based on an individual's medical and family history.

When to seek urgent medical care?

  • Seek urgent medical care if there are symptoms of MEN 1.

Treatment options

  • MEN1 cannot be cured, but regular testing can detect the problems caused by MEN1 tumors many years before serious complications develop. Careful monitoring enables doctors to adjust an individual's treatment as needed.

Where to find medical care for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1?

  • In this section you can provide links for reputable places that the patient can find good treatment for there condition.

Prevention

  • Screening people with family history of MEN 1 is recommended.

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

  • Most people with MEN1 have a long and productive life.
  • Most of the tumors are benign while some pancreatic tumors may become cancerous and lower life expectancy.

Possible complications

  • Stomach or intestinal ulcers
  • Galactorrhea
  • Infertility
  • Impotency

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