MEN type 2b

Introduction: MEN type 2b

Description of MEN type 2b

MEN 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.
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MEN type 2b: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for MEN type 2b:

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• Endocrine
• Endocrine symptoms (217 causes)
• Endocrine disease
• Endocrine disorder (43 causes)
• Neoplasia
• Isolated (116 causes)
• Congenital
• Congenital disease

Terms associated with MEN type 2b:

Terms Similar to MEN type 2b:

• Williams-Pollock syndrome
• Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b
• Gorlin-Vickers syndrome

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External links related to: MEN type 2b

• GeneReviews: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2
• MEN-3 (Schimke, marfanoid) syndrome
• OMIM - MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE NEOPLASIA, TYPE IIB; MEN2B
• Williams-Pollock syndrome (www.whonamedit.com)

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