Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an autosomal dominant hereditary disorder characterized by multiple parathyroid, pancreatic, duodenal, and pituitary neuroendocrine tumors.
Nonendocrine mesenchymal tumors, such as lipomas, collagenomas, and angiofibromas have also been reported.
Etiology
germline MEN1 mutations at 11q13
References
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Schussheim DH, Skarulis MC, Agarwal SK, Simonds WF, Burns AL, Spiegel AM, Marx SJ. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: new clinical and basic findings. Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2001 May-Jun;12(4):173-8. PMID: #11295574#