Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type iiaOMIM Phenotype
Preferred Label : Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type iia;
Symbol : MEN2A;
CISMeF acronym : MEN2A;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : Pheochromocytoma and amyloid-producing medullary thyroid carcinoma; Ptc syndrome; Sipple syndrome;
Included titles and symbols : Thyroid carcinoma, familial medullary;
Description : Multiple endocrine neoplasia type IIA is an autosomal dominant syndrome of multiple
endocrine neoplasms, including medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, and
parathyroid adenomas. For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of multiple endocrine
neoplasia, see MEN1 (131100).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutations in the RET protoncogene (RET, 1645761.0001);