Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 simultaneous with various types of enteropancreatic endocrine tumors: one case report: lessons learned

Pancreas. 2010 Jul;39(5):680-3. doi: 10.1097/MPA.0b013e3181d36341.

Abstract

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the development of parathyroid hyperplasia, pancreatic endocrine tumors, pituitary adenomas, and adrenal adenomas. We reported 1 case of MEN 1 simultaneous with gastrinoma and insulinoma; meanwhile, insulinomas were ectopic and recurrent. The genetic screening showed the mutation of 427del AT of the MEN 1 gene. Surgical removal is considered the treatment of choice, with limited adverse effects and relatively low morbidity and mortality. She was treated by means of several surgical strategies, resulting in improvement of the frequency and severity of the hypoglycemic episodes and a better quality of life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gastrinoma / genetics
  • Gastrinoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Insulinoma / genetics
  • Insulinoma / surgery*
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / genetics
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / surgery*
  • Mutation
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / genetics
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / genetics
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / genetics
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins / genetics
  • Quality of Life
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • MEN1 protein, human
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins