Saravana-Bawan B, Pasternak JD. Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2: an overview.
Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022;
13:20406223221079246. [PMID:
35237400 PMCID:
PMC8882936 DOI:
10.1177/20406223221079246]
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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.
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