Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Other namesMEN-1 syndrome, Wermer's syndrome
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
SpecialtyOncology, endocrine surgery 

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1 aka Wermer Syndrome) is one of a group of disorders, the multiple endocrine neoplasias, that affect the endocrine system through development of neoplastic lesions in pituitary, parathyroid gland and pancreas. Individuals suffering from this disorder are prone to developing multiple endocrine and nonendocrine tumors. It was first described by Paul Wermer in 1954.

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