A new mutation in the menin gene causes the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome with adrenocortical carcinoma

Endocrine. 2011 Apr;39(2):153-9. doi: 10.1007/s12020-010-9424-3. Epub 2010 Nov 11.

Abstract

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an autosomal dominant tumor syndrome that may be caused by mutations in the MEN1 gene on 11q13. Loss of function of the tumor suppressor gene MEN1 leads to synchronous or metachronous appearance of neuroendocrine tumors arising from neuroendocrine cells of the parathyroid and pituitary glands, the duodenum and pancreatic islets, and other endocrine organs such as the adrenal cortex. We here present a patient with MEN1 who developed hyperparathyroidism, multiple well differentiated functionally inactive neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and an adrenal carcinoma. We describe a new mutation at codon 443 in the coding region of exon 9 in the MEN1 gene, where a cytosine residue was exchanged for adenosine (TCC > TAC) and, consequently, serine for tyrosine (p.Ser443Tyr; c.1328C > A). [corrected] Also, we provide clinical data that may add to the genotype-phenotype discussion. We conclude that the novel mutation in the MEN1 gene described herein was clinically relevant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / etiology
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / pathology
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma / etiology
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma / genetics*
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma / pathology
  • Family Health
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / genetics*
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / pathology
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / physiopathology
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Point Mutation*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • MEN1 protein, human
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins