What question did this study set out to answer?

This review aims to provide insights into the natural history of MEN2B and identify evidence gaps for better clinical management.

A comprehensive review on MEN2B

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

This review explores MEN2B's characteristics and emphasizes the need for improved patient management strategies.

This review aims to provide insights into the natural history of MEN2B and identify evidence gaps for better clinical management.
Literature review of available data on MEN2B
Analysis of the hereditary features and associated risks
Recommendations for early diagnosis and intervention strategies
MEN2B is invariably associated with medullary thyroid carcinoma in 100% of cases and pheochromocytoma in 50% of cases.
Preventive thyroidectomy is recommended by age 1 due to early onset of MTC.
Increased understanding of nonendocrine features could enhance diagnosis and long-term outcomes.

Castinetti et al. (2017) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark