| Literature DB >> 33489491 |
Hiya Boro1, Suraj Kubihal1, Saurabh Arora2, Vijay Kubihal3, Nikhil Tandon4.
Abstract
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) or Wermer's syndrome is a genetic disease characterized by involvement of multiple endocrine glands, primarily involving parathyroid, pancreas, and pituitary. Other additional features include foregut carcinoids; non-functioning adrenal tumors; and skin lesions such as lipomas, collagenomas, and angiofibromas. Here, we describe our experience in managing a patient who presented to us with spontaneous episodes of hypoglycemia and was diagnosed with insulinoma. Detailed clinical and biochemical evaluation unraveled the diagnosis of MEN1 in the patient and her family members who constituted a large kindred. This case highlights the importance for evaluation of MEN1 in a patient or his/her family members in the setting of clinical and biochemical suspicion. In addition, we have also discussed the utility of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for management of MEN1.Entities:
Keywords: insulinoma; pancreatic net; parathyroid adenoma; pituitary adenoma
Year: 2020 PMID: 33489491 PMCID: PMC7805507 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12073
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cureus ISSN: 2168-8184