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1
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What are multiple endocrine syndromes?

A

Syndrome where functioning hormone-producing tumours in multiple organs

2
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How are Multiple endocrine syndromes inherited?

A

Autosomal dominant inheritence

3
Q

What are the main features of MEN-1 syndrome?

A

3 P’s + A

  • Parathyroid hyperplasia
  • Pituitary - Prolactinoma/GH secreting tumours
  • Pancreatic endocrine tumours
  • Adrenal tumours
4
Q

What are features of MEN-2a?

A

TAP

  • Medullary Thyroid cancer
  • Adrenal Phaeochromocytoma
  • Parathyroid hyperplasia
5
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What are features of MEN-2b?

A

MTC + Adrenal phaeo + Mucosal neuroma + Marfanoid appearance