MEN Type 1

Question 1

what does MEN stand for

Answer 1

multiple endocrine neoplasia

Question 2

is MEN-type 1 tumors malignant?

Answer 2

they are mostly benign but can progress to malignancy

Question 3

MEN type 1 onset

Answer 3

usually in teen years, diagnosed in late 30s

Question 4

testing for MEN type 1

Answer 4

hormone testin, CT/MRI, DNA testing is positive in 80%

Question 5

how should you treat this?

Answer 5

treat as neoplasia, treat each tumor individually but treat them all

Question 6

common manifestations of MEN TYPE 1

Answer 6

parathyroid hyperplasia > pancreatic tumors > pituitary adenoma