Preferred Label : Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 5;
NCIt synonyms : MAX-Associated Tumor; MEN5; MEN Type 5;
NCIt definition : An inherited neoplastic syndrome caused by mutations in the MYC-associated factor
X (MAX) gene. It is associated with the development of paragangliomas/pheochromocytomas,
pituitary neuroendocrine tumors, and parathyroid adenomas. Renal cell carcinomas,
squamous cell carcinomas, breast carcinomas, lung carcinomas, and endometrial carcinomas
have also been reported.;