Multiple endocrine neoplasia 1: a broad overview

This review article discusses the diagnoses and treatment of patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1). The most common tumors associated with MEN 1 are located in the pancreas, pituitary, and parathyroid glands. Less common tumors include neuroendocrine tumors of the lung and thymus, adrenal tumors, and cutaneous lesions. This article describes the diagnosis, clinical manifestations, treatment, and surveillance of tumors associated with patients who are diagnosed with MEN 1.

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This review article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1), focusing on the most common tumors associated with MEN 1 such as those found in the pancreas, pituitary, and parathyroid glands. It also touches on less common tumors and provides information on the clinical manifestations, treatment, and surveillance of these tumors in patients diagnosed with MEN 1.