MEN2 Syndrome
| Title: | MEN2 Syndrome |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Drawing shows parts of the body affected by MEN2 syndrome, including the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, and adrenal gland. There are also two insets: one showing the back view of the thyroid gland with the four pea-sized parathyroid glands, and the other showing the inner part of the adrenal gland called the adrenal medulla. Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2 (MEN2) syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands or organs. MEN2 syndrome usually causes thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, or adrenal gland tumors. The tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Anatomy -- Genitourinary |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR813290 |
| Date Created: | August 9, 2023 |
| Date Added: | August 16, 2023 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |