Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: a review of current diagnostic and treatment approaches

Introduction Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare inherited syndrome, caused by heterozygote inactivating mutation of the MEN1 tumor suppressor gene, and characterized by the development of multiple tumors in target neuroendocrine tissues.Areas covered Authors reviewed, after targeted literature research, the main techniques and general protocols employed for tumor diagnosis in MEN1 patients, describing their positive aspects and...