Preferred Label : Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A;
NCIt synonyms : Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type II; MEA Type II; MEN Type 2a; Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type II; MEN 2A; MEN Type II; Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis Type II; MEA Type 2a; Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis, Type II; Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis Type 2A;
NCIt related terms : Multiple endocrine neoplasia [MEN] type IIA;
NCIt definition : Multiple endocrine neoplasia caused by mutation of the RET gene. Patients develop
medullary thyroid carcinomas, and may also develop pheochromocytomas and parathyroid
gland hyperplasia.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: Multiple endocrine neoplasia caused by activating mutation(s) of the RET protooncogene,
encoding proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase receptor Ret. This condition is characterized
by medullary thyroid carcinoma, accompanied in some cases by pheochromocytoma and
parathyroid gland hyperplasia or adenoma.;