CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
ENDOCRINE
Question
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Growths/tumors on bones
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Pancreatic tumors causing an increase in insulin production
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Gastrinomas that produce to much gastrin hormone in the stomach
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Tumors on the pituitary gland that cause swelling
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Detailed explanation-1: -The two main types of MEN syndromes are MEN1 and MEN2. MEN1 syndrome usually causes tumors in the pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, or pancreas. MEN2 syndrome usually causes tumors in the thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, or adrenal gland.
Detailed explanation-2: -Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is a hereditary condition associated with 3 primary types of tumors: medullary thyroid cancer, parathyroid tumors, and pheochromocytoma.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bone symptoms, including pain, tenderness or bone thinning. Cognitive changes, such as depression or forgetfulness. Feeling ill, including fatigue or weakness. Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea or vomiting. More items
Detailed explanation-4: -MEN1 is caused by gene mutations in the MEN1 gene. MEN2 is caused by gene mutations in the RET gene.