Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2: an overview.

Saravana-Bawan, B; Pasternak, J D.

Afiliação

Saravana-Bawan B; University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Pasternak JD; Section Head, Endocrine Surgery and Oncology, Division of General Surgery, Sprott Department of Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.

Ther Adv Chronic Dis ; 13: 20406223221079246, 2022.

Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35237400

ABSTRACT

This review article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2). The most common tumors associated with MEN2 are those of the parathyroid, thyroid, and adrenal glands. Additional manifestations include characteristic clinical phenotypes or features as described in the article. This review provides an overview of clinical manifestations, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of patients with MEN2.

Palavras-chave

MEN2; hyperparathyroidism; medullary thyroid cancer; multiple endocrine neoplasia; pheochromocytoma

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