scholarly journals Molecular Diagnosis of Ret Proto-Oncogene Mutation in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B (Men 2B). 17

1998 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-298
Author(s):  
Gabriela Sansó ◽  
H M Domene ◽  
M Barontini
Author(s):  
Zhe-Wei Zhang ◽  
Xiao Guo ◽  
Xiao-Ping Qi

Background: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B) is mainly caused by M918T RET germline mutation, and characterized by medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), pheochromocytoma (PHEO) and non-endocrine features. However, the diagnosis and treatment are usually delayed. Materials & Methods: This study reports 5 Chinese pedigrees with 5 individuals harboring germline RET-M918T, and systematically reviewed previous Chinese literatures. Results: All 5 patients initially presented MTC, but none had biochemically cured postoperatively. 2 also presented bilateral PHEO after adrenal-sparing surgery, 1 needed steroid replacement. Further, totally 32 MEN 2B patients from literatures were clustered with 28 available for analysis. 26 (92.8%) were diagnosed by endocrine-related symptoms; the remaining 2 (7.2%) due to RET testing and oral symptoms respectively. 25 patients underwent thyroidectomy with/without neck lymph node dissection at mean age of (23.3 ± 10.4) years. Histopathological examination revealed MTC (100%). Of them, 17 had definite TNM stage, with 1 in stage Ⅲ and others in Ⅳ. Other information of MEN 2B-related symptoms included penetrance of PHEO (60.7%), constipation (32.1%), Hirschsprung disease (25%), alacrima (17.8%), mucosal ganglioneuroma (96.4%) and marfanoid habitus (71.4%). 19 patients were verified harboring RET-M918T (c.2753T>C), of whom 15 (78.9%) were de novo mutation. The other 9 were clinically diagnosed as MEN 2B. Discussion & Conclusion : The initial diagnosis of MEN 2B is relatively later, and diagnosed by non-endocrine components is extremely lower. Recognition of MEN 2B and its non-endocrine-related components is still the utmost requirement for a Chinese physician. Combined RET screening and serum calcitonin detection can facilitate early diagnosis.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Che Qiu ◽  
Lizhen Wang ◽  
Huiwen Chen ◽  
Zhongchen Song

Abstract Background Mucosal neuroma (MN) is a benign neural tumor of peripheral nerves histologically characterized by irregular tortuous bundles of nerve cells with prominent perineurium that lie scattered throughout the submucosa. The tumor is usually associated with the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B) but rarely occurs without the other components of MEN 2B. We present a case of solitary MN without MEN 2B that occurs in the maxillary incisor gingival papilla that has not been reported yet and review the literature. Case presentation: A 29-year-old woman presented to our outpatient department with an upper anterior teeth gingiva painless mass for 2-year. Intraoral examination revealed a small, tough, basal wide, well-defined mass in the labial gingival papilla between maxillary central incisor. Excisional biopsy showed that it was characterized by nerve bundles in various sizes surrounded by normal connective tissue in the submucosa under HE staining; Immunohistochemically, the mass showed strongly positive staining of S-100 protein, NSE,NF and weakly positive of EMA. The Laboratory examination and ultrasonography showed no signs of MEN 2B. In the first 6 months of follow-up, there was no evidence of recurrence and other components of MEN 2B. The patient was asymptomatic and she is still being followed up every 6 months. Based on these features, the lesion was finally diagnosed as a solitary gingival MN. Conclusions This study showed a rare solitary MN in the gingiva papilla without MEN 2B that has not been reported yet. The histopathological evaluation can be helpful in the differential diagnosis of MN. It is hoped that a greater understanding of solitary MN without MEN 2B in the oral cavity will avoid potential misdiagnosis, and contribute to determining the correct management, which appears to be complete surgical excision with close follow-up for recurrence and other components of MEN 2B surveillance.


2002 ◽  
Vol 386 (8) ◽  
pp. 547-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfram Karges ◽  
Ludwig Schaaf ◽  
Henning Dralle ◽  
Bernhard O. Boehm

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document