Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 1: clinical case
Abstract
Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 1 (MEN 1, Wermer syndrome) is a group of heterogeneous inherited diseases, caused by hyperplasia or neoplastic transformation of several endocrine glands. MEN 1 syndrome is characterized by variable combinations of endocrine disorders. Cancer awareness in patient with diagnosed and genetically confirmed multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome relatives plays an important role.This case demonstrates a non-classical manifestation of the disease with neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas, accompanied by hiperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, and the subsequent detection of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
Ear and Head Tumors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Healthcare
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 57–64
- Publication date
- 14 February 2026
- Language
- EN