Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2B

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
syndrome
gptkbp:affects endocrine system
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:MEN_2B
gptkbp:associatedWith RET proto-oncogene mutation
gptkbp:characterizedBy gptkb:pheochromocytoma
gptkb:medullary_thyroid_carcinoma
marfanoid habitus
mucosal neuromas
intestinal ganglioneuromatosis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2B
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E31.22
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal dominant
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith gptkb:RET_gene
gptkbp:OMIM 162300
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:riskFactor early onset medullary thyroid carcinoma
gptkbp:treatment prophylactic thyroidectomy
surgical removal of pheochromocytoma
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Medullary_thyroid_cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5