A novel germline mutation, 1793delG, of the MEN1 gene underlying multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2005 May;35(5):280-2. doi: 10.1093/jjco/hyi080. Epub 2005 May 13.

Abstract

Pulmonary carcinoids are rare neuroendocrine tumors which comprise 1-2% of all lung tumors. They usually occur sporadically; however, their association with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) syndrome has been documented. We report a case of a Thai woman with a pulmonary carcinoid tumor and a null cell pituitary tumor. Her family history was unremarkable for any MEN-related lesions. Genetic testing revealed a novel deletion mutation at exon 10 (1793delG) of the MEN1 gene, resulting in a stop codon 26 amino acids downstream. This mutation is predicted to cause a loss of the second nuclear localization signal of the menin protein.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoid Tumor / genetics*
  • Female
  • Genes, Tumor Suppressor
  • Germ-Line Mutation*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Lymphocytes, Null
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / genetics*
  • Pedigree
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / genetics
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • MEN1 protein, human
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins