Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
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"MEN-1" and "MEN 1" redirect here. For the associated gene and protein, see MEN1.
"Wermer syndrome" redirects here. Not to be confused with Werner syndrome.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) is one of a group of disorders, the multiple endocrine neoplasias, that affect the endocrine system through development of neoplastic lesions in pituitary, parathyroid gland and pancreas.[1] Individuals suffering from this disorder are prone to developing multiple endocrine and nonendocrine tumors.[2][3] It was first described by Paul Wermer in 1954.[4]
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 | |
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Other names | MEN-1 syndrome, Wermer's syndrome |
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. | |
Specialty | Oncology, endocrine surgery |
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