Question 363 · LEK · Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes
Which of the following endocrinopathies are elements of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A syndrome)?
1) primary hypoparathyroidism;
2) medullary cancer of the thyroid;
3) adrenal adenomas;
4) primary hyperparathyroidism;
5) pituitary adenomas;
6) pheochromocytoma.
The correct answer is:
2) medullary cancer of the thyroid;
3) adrenal adenomas;
4) primary hyperparathyroidism;
5) pituitary adenomas;
6) pheochromocytoma.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3,5.
- B. 1,5,6.
- C. 2,3,4,6.
- D. 2,4,6.
- E. 1,2,5,6.
Hint
MEN2A combines a C-cell tumor, an adrenal medullary tumor and a parathyroid disorder; decide which way parathyroid function changes.
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