Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

Orpha code: 653OMIM code: 155240

Definition

A rare multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome that is principally characterized by the association of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) with other endocrine tumors. The variant MEN 2A is defined by MTC associated with pheochromocytoma and/or primary hyperparathyroidism (MEN2A); the variant MEN 2B is defined as an aggressive form of MTC in association with pheochromocytoma but without primary hyperparathyroidism.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
MEN2
MEN2
ORPHA code
653
OMIM code
155240
ICD10 code
D44.8
ICD11 code
2F7A.0

No additional description.

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