Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type I

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Endocrine glands

Wermer syndrome; MEN I

Surgery to remove the diseased gland is the treatment of choice, although a medication called bromocriptine may be used for pituitary tumors that release a hormone called prolactin.

Hormone replacement therapy is given when glands are removed or do not produce enough hormones.

Pituitary and parathyroid tumors are usually benign, but some tumors may become malignant (cancerous). These can lower life expectancy.

The symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, hypoglycemia, hypercalcemia, and pituitary dysfunction usually respond well to treatment.

Recurrent tumors may develop.

Call your health care provider you notice symptoms of MEN I.

Review Date: 10/25/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, M.D., Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.