What is multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b?
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 2b is a type of inherited (familial) tumor syndrome characterized by medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, multiple mucosal neuromas and intestinal ganglioneuromas, and other skeletal abnormalities.
How do members experience multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b*
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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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 2b*
Who has multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 1 |