Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
Definition
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is a multiple endocrine neoplasia, a polyglandular cancer syndrome characterized by the occurrence of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), pheochromocytoma (PCC), in one variant, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). There are three forms: MEN2A, MEN2B, and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC).
Also known as MEN2, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD9 194.8 per MONDO
- ICD9 258.02 per MONDO
- NCIT C123329 per MONDO
- Orphanet 653 per MONDO
- SCTID 61808009 per MONDO
- UMLS C4048306 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |