Prospective Genetic Screening in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes

Abstract

Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes are a rare but potentially fatal pathology due to the lack of early diagnosis. We have performed a narrative review of the medical literature, summarizing the main clinical concepts useful in current clinical practice, showing the importance of screening and early diagnosis during childhood.

Keywords

• multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes
• screening
• early diagnosis
• genetic screening