Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia conditions

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1)Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1) is a hereditary disorder causing tumors in parathyroid, pancreatic islets, and pituitary glands due to MEN1 gene mutations.Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A (MEN2A)Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A (MEN2A) is a genetic syndrome causing medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, and parathyroid hyperplasia due to RET mutations.Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B (MEN2B)Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B (MEN2B) is a genetic syndrome marked by medullary thyroid carcinoma, mucosal neuromas, and marfanoid habitus.

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