BACKGROUND Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2(MEN2)is a rare,autosomal dominant endocrine disease.Currently,the RET proto-oncogene is the only gene implicated in MEN2A pathogenesis.Once an RET carrier is detected,fam...BACKGROUND Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2(MEN2)is a rare,autosomal dominant endocrine disease.Currently,the RET proto-oncogene is the only gene implicated in MEN2A pathogenesis.Once an RET carrier is detected,family members should be screened to enable early detection of medullary thyroid carcinoma,pheochromocytoma,and hyperparatitity.Among these,medullary thyroid carcinoma is the main factor responsible for patient mortality.Accordingly,delineating strategies to inform clinical follow-up and treatment plans based on genes is paramount for clinical practitioners.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we present RET proto-oncogene mutations,clinical characteristics,and treatment strategies in a family with MEN2A.A family study was conducted on patients diagnosed with MEN2A.DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of family members,and first-generation exon sequencing of the RET protooncogene was conducted.The C634Y mutation was identified in three family members spanning three generations.Two patients were sequentially diagnosed with pheochromocytomas and bilateral medullary thyroid carcinomas.A 9-yearold child harboring the gene mutation was diagnosed with medullary thyroid carcinoma.Surgical resection of the tumors was performed.All family members were advised to undergo complete genetic testing related to the C634Y mutation,and the corresponding treatments administered based on test results and associated clinical guidelines.CONCLUSION Advancements in MEN2A research are important for familial management,assessment of medullary thyroid cancer invasive risk,and deciding surgical timing.展开更多
RET(rearranged during transfection)原癌基因重排及突变与甲状腺乳头状癌(PTC)密切相关,它在调节细胞增殖、迁移、分化过程中具有重要意义。RET原癌基因及其编码蛋白的结构已经明确,此基因可介导多条信号转导通路。研究发现,RET/PTC...RET(rearranged during transfection)原癌基因重排及突变与甲状腺乳头状癌(PTC)密切相关,它在调节细胞增殖、迁移、分化过程中具有重要意义。RET原癌基因及其编码蛋白的结构已经明确,此基因可介导多条信号转导通路。研究发现,RET/PTC重排与甲状腺的放射暴露、促炎性反应以及肿瘤的预后有关。针对此靶基因,目前有多种基因治疗方法正在研究过程中,并有望成为肿瘤治疗的新的突破口。展开更多
基金Supported by The Finance Bureau of Dongguan City,Guangdong Province.
文摘BACKGROUND Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2(MEN2)is a rare,autosomal dominant endocrine disease.Currently,the RET proto-oncogene is the only gene implicated in MEN2A pathogenesis.Once an RET carrier is detected,family members should be screened to enable early detection of medullary thyroid carcinoma,pheochromocytoma,and hyperparatitity.Among these,medullary thyroid carcinoma is the main factor responsible for patient mortality.Accordingly,delineating strategies to inform clinical follow-up and treatment plans based on genes is paramount for clinical practitioners.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we present RET proto-oncogene mutations,clinical characteristics,and treatment strategies in a family with MEN2A.A family study was conducted on patients diagnosed with MEN2A.DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of family members,and first-generation exon sequencing of the RET protooncogene was conducted.The C634Y mutation was identified in three family members spanning three generations.Two patients were sequentially diagnosed with pheochromocytomas and bilateral medullary thyroid carcinomas.A 9-yearold child harboring the gene mutation was diagnosed with medullary thyroid carcinoma.Surgical resection of the tumors was performed.All family members were advised to undergo complete genetic testing related to the C634Y mutation,and the corresponding treatments administered based on test results and associated clinical guidelines.CONCLUSION Advancements in MEN2A research are important for familial management,assessment of medullary thyroid cancer invasive risk,and deciding surgical timing.
文摘RET(rearranged during transfection)原癌基因重排及突变与甲状腺乳头状癌(PTC)密切相关,它在调节细胞增殖、迁移、分化过程中具有重要意义。RET原癌基因及其编码蛋白的结构已经明确,此基因可介导多条信号转导通路。研究发现,RET/PTC重排与甲状腺的放射暴露、促炎性反应以及肿瘤的预后有关。针对此靶基因,目前有多种基因治疗方法正在研究过程中,并有望成为肿瘤治疗的新的突破口。
