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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (also known as "Pheochromocytoma (codons 630 and 634) and amyloid producing medullary thyroid carcinoma", [1] "PTC syndrome," [1] and "Sipple syndrome" [1]) is a group of medical disorders associated with tumors of the endocrine system. The tumors may be benign or malignant .
Although a variety of additional eponyms have been proposed for MEN2B (e.g. Williams-Pollock syndrome, Gorlin-Vickers syndrome, and Wagenmann–Froboese syndrome), none ever gained sufficient traction to merit continued use and, indeed, are all but abandoned in the medical literature. Another early report was Schimke et al. in 1968. [14]
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B) is a genetic disease that causes multiple tumors on the mouth, eyes, and endocrine glands.It is the most severe type of multiple endocrine neoplasia, [2] differentiated by the presence of benign oral and submucosal tumors in addition to endocrine malignancies.
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Early signs of type 2 diabetes are sometimes subtle. While certain kinds of diabetes, like type 1 diabetes, can come on quickly, the most common type—type 2 diabetes—can be a slower process ...
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2; Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 3; Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome; Autoinflammatory syndromes; Avellis syndrome; Axenfeld syndrome; Axial spondyloarthritis; Ayazi syndrome
The two major forms of multiple endocrine neoplasia are called type 1 and type 2. These two types are often confused because of their similar names. However, type 1 and type 2 are distinguished by the genes involved, [1] the types of hormones made, and the characteristic signs and symptoms.
The rate of Klinefelter syndrome among infertile males is 3.1%. The syndrome is the main cause of male hypogonadism. [68] One survey in the United Kingdom found that the majority of people with KS identify as male, however, a significant number have a different gender identity. [69] The prevalence of KS is higher than expected in transgender ...