What is multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2a?
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2a (MEN2a) is a type of rare genetic disorder. Patients with this form of MEN 2 may have, medullary thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma (generally benign tumor in the adrenal glands), parathyroid adenoma (generally benign tumor of the parathyroid).
How do members experience multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2a?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2a*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2a*
Who has multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2a on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 5 |