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MEN syndrome

(... SIN-drome)
An inherited condition that may result in the development of cancers of the endocrine system. There are several types of MEN syndrome, and patients with each type may develop different types of cancer. The altered genes that cause each type can be detected with a blood test. Also called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome.
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Drawing shows parts of the body affected by MEN1 syndrome, including the pituitary gland, parathyroid glands, and pancreas. There is also an inset that shows the back view of the thyroid gland with the four pea-sized parathyroid glands.Enlarge this image in new window
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 (MEN1) syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands or organs. MEN1 syndrome usually causes pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, or pancreas tumors. The tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
Drawing shows parts of the body affected by MEN2 syndrome, including the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, and adrenal gland. There are also two insets: one showing the back view of the thyroid gland with the four pea-sized parathyroid glands, and the other showing the inner part of the adrenal gland called the adrenal medulla.Enlarge this image in new window
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2 (MEN2) syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands or organs. MEN2 syndrome usually causes thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, or adrenal gland tumors. The tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
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