Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia - Symptoms, Causes,
and Treatment

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What is Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?

• Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN 1),
  sometimes known as Wermer's syndrome, is an
  unusual disorder that causes tumors in the
  endocrine glands and parts of the small intestine
  and stomach. In MEN 1, the endocrine glands
  generally the parathyroids, pancreas, and
  pituitary grow tumors and release excessive
  amounts of hormones that could result in disease.
  Although, the tumors are generally non-cancerous
  (benign).
• The excess hormones could cause a wide variety of
  signs and symptoms. These could involve
  tiredness, bone pain, broken bones, kidney
  stones, and ulcers in the abdomen or intestines.
  MEN 1 cannot be cured. But regular testing can
  find out problems, and doctors can provide
  treatment as required.
• MEN 1 is a hereditary disorder. This means people
  who have the gene mutation could pass it on to
  their children. Each child has a fifty percent
  chance of getting the disorder.

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Symptoms of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

• Signs and symptoms of MEN 1 are as follows
•    Tiredness
•    Bone pain
•    Broken bones
•    Kidney stones
•    Ulcers in the stomach or intestines
• Symptoms are caused by the release of too many
  hormones into the body.

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Diagnosis of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

• To diagnose multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1
  (MEN 1), your doctor will conduct a physical
  examination and check your medical history and
  family history. You might have a blood test and
  imaging tests, including the following
•    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
•    Computerized tomography (CT) scan
•    Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
•    Nuclear medicine scans
•    Endoscopic ultrasound of the pancreas and
  other tests

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Genetic testing might determine whether someone
has a genetic mutation causing MEN 1. If someone
has a mutation, his or her children are at risk
of getting the mutation and developing MEN 1.
Parents and siblings also are at risk of having
the mutation though they have not yet developed
any symptoms. If no associated genetic changes
are found in family members, then no further
screening tests are required. Although, genetic
testing does not uncover all MEN 1 genetic
mutations. If genetic testing does not confirm
MEN 1, but it is likely a person has it, that
person and their family members still require
close follow-up with appropriate blood and
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