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Management of a multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 during pregnancy: a case with primary hypertension
Abstract:
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1) is a rare hereditary disease which transmitted as autosomal dominant disorder with high penetrance. MEN1 includes vary combinations of more than 20 endocrine and non-endocrine tumors. Clinically, MEN1 is characterized by tumor or hyperplasia in two or more endocrine tissues (parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas, adrenal glands). Since it is a rare condition, there are no guidelines with respect to the follow-up of pregnant women with MEN 1, here we the first Asian case of a 32-year-old primigravida with a confirmed diagnosis of MEN1 and primary hypertension prior to conception, cesarean section was performed at 34+2 weeks for severe preeclampsia and potential risks, both the patient and fetus recovered well.
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