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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities > Genetic Diseases, Inborn > Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary > Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Neoplasms > Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary > Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Endocrine System Diseases > Endocrine Gland Neoplasms > Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Site > Endocrine Gland Neoplasms > Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Neoplasms > Neoplasms, Multiple Primary > Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia  

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Definition

  • A group of autosomal dominant diseases characterized by the combined occurrence of tumors involving two or more ENDOCRINE GLANDS that secrete PEPTIDE HORMONES or AMINES. These neoplasias are often benign but can be malignant. They are classified by the endocrine glands involved and the degree of aggressiveness. The two major forms are MEN1 and MEN2 with gene mutations on CHROMOSOME 11 and CHROMOSOME 10, respectively.

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  • Adenomatosis, Familial Endocrine
  • Adenomatosis, Multiple Endocrine
  • Endocrine Neoplasia, Multiple
  • Familial Endocrine Adenomatosis
  • Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis
  • Multiple Endocrine Adenopathy
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasms
  • Neoplasia, Multiple Endocrine
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Endocrine

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