A 17-year-old boy presents with mucosal neuromas on his lips and tongue, marfanoid habitus, and chronic constipation. Vital signs are BP 155/92 mmHg, HR 98 bpm, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98%. Physical examination reveals medullary thyroid carcinoma on imaging. Plasma metanephrine levels are elevated at 285 pg/mL (normal <90). He denies headaches or diaphoresis. Which additional malignancy carries the highest risk in this patient?

  1. A)Pancreatic insulinoma
  2. B)PheochromocytomaGABARITO
  3. C)Parathyroid adenoma
  4. D)Parathyroid carcinoma
  5. E)Pituitary prolactinoma

Explicação

MEN 2B is a RET associated syndrome characterized by medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, mucosal neuromas, and marfanoid habitus. Unlike MEN 2A, parathyroid disease is not a prominent feature. The mucosal neuromas make this diagnosis especially dist... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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