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MEN syndrome, also known as Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome, is a rare, inherited disorder in which benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors are formed in various endocrine glands. At times, these endocrine glands get enlarged even without the development of tumors.MEN syndrome usually tend to run in families and pass on from one generation to the other.
There are three types of MEN syndrome and each is associated with specific health problems:
MEN syndrome is caused by gene mutations and therefore, one usually has a family history of the disease.
The signs and symptoms of MEN syndrome depend on which gland is affected.
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There is no cure for MEN syndrome as of now but doctors aim to treat the changes that occur in glands. The treatment procedures may involve: