Epidemiology, clinical features, and genetics of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B in a complete population

Oncologist. 2014 Dec;19(12):1284-6. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2014-0277. Epub 2014 Oct 29.

Abstract

This paper reports the first published prevalence of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B). Estimates of the epidemiology of MEN 2B were based on a single population with one centralized genetic clinic. MEN 2B remains a relatively rare condition and can be easily missed if the diagnosis has not been considered.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b / epidemiology*
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b / genetics*
  • Northern Ireland / epidemiology
  • Pedigree
  • Prevalence