A Novel Missense MEN1 Mutation in a Sporadic Case of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Complicated with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

JMA J. 2023 Apr 14;6(2):216-219. doi: 10.31662/jmaj.2022-0187. Epub 2023 Mar 6.

Abstract

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare genetic disorder, resulting from MEN1 gene abnormalities, which causes tumors mainly in the endocrine glands. We experienced a sporadic case of MEN1 complicated with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and found a novel missense mutation in the patient's MEN1 gene. Her older sister, who showed no typical symptom of MEN1, had a history of PTC, suggesting the presence of another genetic factor involved in PTC development. This case suggests the importance of an individual's genetic background in the development of MEN1 complications.

Keywords: MEN1; missense mutation; papillary thyroid carcinoma.

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  • Case Reports