Multiple endocrine neoplasia 1: providing care for the family.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 (MEN1) is a hereditary syndrome associated with a number of endocrine and nonendocrine tumors. Unfortunately, a diagnosis of MEN1 often is delayed until after the patient has developed an advanced or second MEN1-related tumor. Nurses need to be familiar with hallmark signs of this syndrome to facilitate an early diagnosis and appropriately refer families for genetic assessment and, ultimately, develop a long-term plan for early detection and intervention for all family members at risk for MEN1.
Mahon
Suzanne M
SM
Division of Hematology/Oncology, School of Medicine, Saint Louis University, Missouri, USA. mahonsm@slu.edu
Waldman
Laura
L
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D018761:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics* / Q000451:nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination