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Mucosal neuroma syndrome--a phenotype for malignancy
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|September 1, 1985
Summary
Mucosal neuroma syndrome presents with characteristic physical signs and a high risk of developing medullary thyroid carcinoma and phaeochromocytoma. Early recognition is crucial for preventing these serious malignancies.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Genetics
- Oncology
Background:
- Mucosal neuroma syndrome (MNS) is a rare disorder.
- It is characterized by the presence of neuromata on the tongue and buccal mucosa.
- MNS is associated with an increased risk of endocrine tumors.