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question 10 (mandatory) (2 points) a multiple endocrine neoplasia (men)…

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question 10 (mandatory) (2 points) a multiple endocrine neoplasia (men) syndrome presenting with hypoglycemia, hypercalcemia, and galactorrhea is consistent with a diagnosis of: wermer syndrome sipple syndrome nelson syndrome william syndrome

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Wermer syndrome (MEN - 1) is associated with tumors of the parathyroid (causing hypercalcemia), pancreatic islets (can cause hypoglycemia), and pituitary (can cause galactorrhea). Sipple syndrome (MEN - 2A) is mainly characterized by medullary thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, and primary hyperparathyroidism. Nelson syndrome occurs after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing disease and is related to pituitary adenoma growth. William syndrome is a genetic disorder with cardiovascular, cognitive - behavioral, and connective tissue features, not related to these endocrine manifestations.

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Wermer syndrome