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==Overview== | |||
* Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type II is a [[disease]] passed down through families, in which one or more of the [[endocrine gland]]s are overactive or form a [[tumor]]. [[Endocrine gland]]s most commonly involved include [[adrenal]], [[parathyroid]] and [[thyroid]]. | |||
==What are the symptoms of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2?== | |||
==What causes multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2?== | |||
* MEN2 is an inherited disorder that causes [[tumor]]s in the [[endocrine gland]]s and the [[duodenum]], the first part of the [[small intestine]]. Genetic [[mutation]]s 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== | |||
* MEN2 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, MEN2 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 2 or its complications. | |||
==Treatment options== | |||
* MEN2 cannot be cured, but regular testing can detect the problems caused by MEN2 [[tumor]]s many years before serious complications develop. | |||
* Surgery is indicated for pancreatic tumors. | |||
==Where to find medical care for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1?== | |||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1] | |||
==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 [[tumor]]s are [[benign]] while some [[pancreatic tumor]]s may become cancerous and lower life expectancy. | |||
==Possible complications== | |||
* [[Stomach]] or intestinal [[ulcer]]s | |||
* [[Galactorrhea]] | |||
* [[Infertility]] | |||
* [[Impotency]] | |||
==Sources== | |||
* http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/endocrine/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia-type-1/Pages/fact-sheet.aspx | |||
* https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000398.htm | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type II is a disease passed down through families, in which one or more of the endocrine glands are overactive or form a tumor. Endocrine glands most commonly involved include adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid.
What are the symptoms of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2?
What causes multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2?
- MEN2 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
- MEN2 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, MEN2 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 2 or its complications.
Treatment options
- MEN2 cannot be cured, but regular testing can detect the problems caused by MEN2 tumors many years before serious complications develop.
- Surgery is indicated for pancreatic tumors.
Where to find medical care for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
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