Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is characterized by the occurrence of parathyroid, pancreatic islet and anterior pituitary tumors. Some patients may also develop carcinoid tumors, adrenocortical tumors, facial angiofibromas, collagenomas, and lipomas. MEN1 is an autosomal-dominant disorde...

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Main Author: Thakker, R. V.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3603045/