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Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Medullary thyroid carcinoma in patients with MEN Type 2A?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Medullary thyroid carcinoma in patients with MEN Type 2A?
- Diarrhea
- Episodic sweating
- Hypertension
- Memory problems (correct)
What is a common clinical manifestation of hypercalcemia due to Hyperparathyroidism in MEN Type 2A patients?
What is a common clinical manifestation of hypercalcemia due to Hyperparathyroidism in MEN Type 2A patients?
- Nephrolithiasis
- Constipation (correct)
- Depression
- Polyuria
Which of the following is a characteristic presentation of cutaneous lichen amyloidosis in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A?
Which of the following is a characteristic presentation of cutaneous lichen amyloidosis in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A?
- Multiple pruritic, hyperpigmented, lichenoid papules in the neck
- Multiple pruritic, hyperpigmented, lichenoid papules in the scapular area of the back (correct)
- Multiple pruritic, hyperpigmented, lichenoid papules in the limbs
- Multiple pruritic, hyperpigmented, lichenoid papules in the abdomen
What is a characteristic feature of neuromas in patients with MEN Type 2B?
What is a characteristic feature of neuromas in patients with MEN Type 2B?
How is screening for pheochromocytoma typically conducted in patients suspected of having multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2?
How is screening for pheochromocytoma typically conducted in patients suspected of having multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2?
In multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, what does an abdominal MRI scan help to confirm?
In multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, what does an abdominal MRI scan help to confirm?
What gene mutation is responsible for type 1 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
What gene mutation is responsible for type 1 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
Which protein, produced by the MENIN gene, acts as a tumor suppressor?
Which protein, produced by the MENIN gene, acts as a tumor suppressor?
What is the most common initial clinical manifestation of type 1 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
What is the most common initial clinical manifestation of type 1 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
Which gene mutation is responsible for type 2 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
Which gene mutation is responsible for type 2 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
What is the location of the RET gene, responsible for type 2 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
What is the location of the RET gene, responsible for type 2 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
What kind of cells does RET lead to hyperplasia in, in type 2 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
What kind of cells does RET lead to hyperplasia in, in type 2 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?
What is the peak incidence age range for non-endocrine malignant tumors of the pancreas?
What is the peak incidence age range for non-endocrine malignant tumors of the pancreas?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with malignant pancreatic tumors?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with malignant pancreatic tumors?
Where do 2/3 of ductal adenocarcinomas of the pancreas tend to be located?
Where do 2/3 of ductal adenocarcinomas of the pancreas tend to be located?
Which of the following is a hormone-secreting non-endocrine neoplasm of the pancreas?
Which of the following is a hormone-secreting non-endocrine neoplasm of the pancreas?
What is a common diagnostic tool used to confirm obstructive jaundice in patients with pancreatic tumors?
What is a common diagnostic tool used to confirm obstructive jaundice in patients with pancreatic tumors?
What is a potential consequence of late-stage diagnosis in over 90% of pancreatic cancer patients?
What is a potential consequence of late-stage diagnosis in over 90% of pancreatic cancer patients?
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