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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009377
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Definitions
A group of autosomal dominant diseases characterized by the combined occurrence of tumors involving two or more ENDOCRINE GLANDS that secrete PEPTIDE HORMONES or AMINES. These neoplasias are often benign but can be malignant. They are classified by the endocrine glands involved and the degree of aggressiveness. The two major forms are MEN1 and MEN2 with gene mutations on CHROMOSOME 11 and CHROMOSOME 10, respectively.
Synonyms
Multiple Endocrine Adenomatoses
Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
Endocrine Adenomatoses, Multiple
Neoplasia, Multiple Endocrine
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasms
Familial Endocrine Adenomatosis
Adenomatoses, Familial Endocrine
Endocrine Adenomatosis, Multiple
Adenomatosis, Multiple Endocrine
Endocrine Adenomatoses, Familial
Endocrine Adenopathy, Multiple
Adenomatosis, Familial Endocrine
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
Endocrine Neoplasia, Multiple
Adenopathies, Multiple Endocrine
Multiple Endocrine Adenopathies
Neoplasms, Multiple Endocrine
Endocrine Adenomatosis, Familial
Adenomatoses, Multiple Endocrine
Multiple Endocrine Adenopathy
Endocrine Neoplasms, Multiple
Familial Endocrine Adenomatoses
Adenopathy, Multiple Endocrine
Endocrine Adenopathies, Multiple
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