Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) I

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Endocrine glands

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) I

Alternative Names:

Wermer's syndrome

Treatment:

Surgical removal of the affected gland is the treatment of choice, although therapy with a medication called bromocriptine may also be used for pituitary tumors that secrete prolactin. Hormonal replacement therapy is indicated when glands are removed or secretion is inadequate.

Expectations (prognosis):

Pituitary and parathyroid tumors are usually benign, but some tumors may become malignant (cancerous), accounting for overall decreased life expectancy. The symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, hypoglycemia, hypercalcemia, or pituitary dysfunction should respond to treatment.

Complications:

Recurrent tumors may develop.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider you notice symptoms of MEN I.

Review Date: 11/9/2004
Reviewed By: Marcia S. Brose, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Hematology/Oncology, The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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