MEN 2A syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Multiple_Endocrine_Neoplasia_type_2A
gptkbp:associatedWith cutaneous lichen amyloidosis
gptkbp:characterizedBy gptkb:pheochromocytoma
gptkb:medullary_thyroid_carcinoma
parathyroid hyperplasia
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:John_Sipple
1961
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MEN 2A syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E31.2
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal dominant
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith gptkb:RET_gene
gptkbp:OMIM 171400
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:riskFactor increased risk of thyroid cancer
increased risk of adrenal tumors
increased risk of hyperparathyroidism
gptkbp:treatment prophylactic thyroidectomy
surgical removal of pheochromocytoma
parathyroidectomy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:thyroid_C-cell_tumors
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7