Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2: providing care for the family.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2 (MEN2) is a hereditary syndrome associated with medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, and hyperparathyroidism. Unfortunately, a diagnosis of MEN2 often is delayed until after the patient has developed an advanced MEN2-related tumor. Nurses should 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 developing MEN2.
Division of Hematology/Oncology, School of Medicine, Saint Louis University, Missouri, USA. mahonsm@slu.edu
Suzanne M
SM
Mahon
Laura
L
Waldman
D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018813:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D010375:Pedigree