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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Introduction

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: A rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple tongue neuromas and medullary thyroid carcinoma. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b is available below.

Symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

• Ganglioneuromatosis
• Prominent ips
• Nodular tongue
• Thickened eyelids
• Enteverted eyelids
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

• Treatment is dependant upon the type of tumor that is present, its location, staging and any hormonal abnormalities that may be present. Treatment includes:
• Medical management of hormonal abnormalities - often as a temporizing measure before surgery
• Surgical excision of tumors - mainstay of treatment
• Chemo and radiotherapy may be utilized in specific circumstances
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b?

• Misdiagnosis of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Related Patient Stories

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Deaths

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Complications

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Causes of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

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Disease Topics Related To Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b:

• Sipple syndrome
• Medullary thyroid carcinoma
• Hirschsprung disease
• Pheochromocytoma
• Muscular hypotonia
• Marfanoid habitus
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Less Common Symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

• Medullated nerve fibers in cornea
• Subconjunctival neuromas
• Cutaneous neuromata
• Cutaneous neurofibromata
• Parathyroid hyperplasia
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Undiagnosed Conditions

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  • Breast Cancer -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Hospitals & Clinics: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

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• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cervical Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Rare Types
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

Medical research articles related to Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b include:

• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (Treatment)
• Neurofibromatosis Type 1
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (Diagnosis)
• Autonomic Neuropathy
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (Overview)
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (Follow-up)
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
• more research...»

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Research about Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b: Broader Related Topics

• Multiple endocrine neoplasia
• Cancer
• Benign tumors
• Endocrine system conditions
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Types of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b

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Definitions of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b:

A type of multiple endocrine neoplasia occurring as an isolated congenital presentation or as a distinct autosomal dominant disease. It is characterized by the 100% incidence of medullary thyroid carcinoma and frequent pheochromocytomas; patients seldom exhibit hyperparathyroidism. It is distinguished from MEN 2a by its characteristic physical appearance resulting from numerous neural defects including mucosal neuromas of the eyelids, lips, and tongue. The neural abnormalities also include widespread neurogangliomatosis of the gastrointestinal tract leading to abnormal gut motility. Treatment usually requires total thyroidectomy following evaluation for the presence of pheochromocytomas. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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