Question

Multiple endocrine type 1 (MEN1), which is also known as Wermer syndrome, most commonly gives rise to tumors of:

a) Parathyroid glands
b) Anterior pituitary
c) Pancreatic islet cells
d) Adrenal glands

Answer 1

Question

Multiple endocrine type 1 (MEN1), which is also known as Wermer syndrome, most commonly gives rise to tumors of:

1. Parathyroid glands
2. Anterior pituitary
3. Pancreatic islet cells
4. Adrenal glands

Answer

• PARATHYROID GLANDS

Answer 2

Explanation:

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a hereditary condition associated with tumors of the endocrine (hormone producing) glands. MEN1 was originally known as Wermer syndrome. The most common tumors seen in MEN1 involve the parathyroid gland, islet cells of the pancreas, and pituitary gland.