Abstract
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes encompass a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders characterized by a genetic predisposition to developing tumors that mainly affect the endocrine glands. The four recognized syndromes (MEN1, MEN2A, MEN2B, and MEN4) are of autosomal dominant inheritance and are phenotypically distinguished by the development of synchronous or metachronous tumors with varied clinical presentations. Knowing the genetics and progression of each syndrome is useful for determining the tumor detection time frame. Treatments for each manifestation depend on the location, risk of malignancy or recurrence, excess hormones, and surgical morbidity; they require multidisciplinary management.
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