Pathology of MEN-1: Morphology, clinicopathologic correlations and tumour development

P. Komminoth, P. U. Heitz, G. Klöppel

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Abstract

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) is an inherited syndrome which is characterized by the occurrence of neoplastic lesions in the parathyroids, the pancreas, duodenum, anterior pituitary and, less commonly, also in the stomach, thymus and lung. Its genetic defect has recently been identified and appears to involve a new type of tumour suppressor gene called mu on chromosome 11q13. In this overview, we will summarize the morphological features of the MEN-1 phenotype, discuss its clinicopathologic profile and prognosis and outline the recent findings on the molecular pathology of this syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)455-464
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Internal Medicine
Volume243
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Clinicopathologic characteristics
  • MEN-1 syndrome
  • Molecular pathology
  • Morphologic features
  • Prognosis

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