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Molecular, Biochemical, and Bioimaging Markers of MEN Syndromes.

Petra Petranović Ovčariček, Mariarosaria Calvello, Jacquelien J Hillebrand, Martin W Huellner, Murat Tuncel, Egesta Lopci, Luca Giovanella

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Review in Genes, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Petra Petranović OvčaričekDepartment of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Center Sestre Milosrdnice, Vinogradska Cesta 29, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-1946-2128
Mariarosaria CalvelloDivision of Cancer Prevention and Genetics, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2113-8503
Jacquelien J HillebrandAmsterdam University Medical Centers, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-1161-0301
Martin W HuellnerDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-4849-3292
Murat TuncelDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Hacettepe University, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-2352-3587
Egesta LopciNuclear Medicine Unit, IRCCS-Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9732-1094
Luca GiovanellaDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes are rare hereditary disorders characterized by the development of multiple endocrine and non-endocrine tumours with variable penetrance and age-dependent expression. Although uncommon, these syndromes are highly relevant from both biological and clinical perspectives, as they exemplify the direct link between germline genetic alterations and tumorigenesis. Early tumour detection is critical in MEN syndromes because many associated neoplasms-such as medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), pheochromocytomas, and parathyroid disease-may remain clinically silent for prolonged periods while retaining malignant potential. Delayed diagnosis is associated with advanced disease and worse outcomes, whereas early identification enables curative or organ-preserving interventions. This clinical challenge has driven the development of integrated diagnostic strategies combining genetic testing, biochemical markers, and imaging. Among these, genetic testing plays a pivotal role, providing definitive diagnosis, enabling family screening, and guiding risk-adapted surveillance. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of genetically driven diagnostics in MEN syndromes, outlining the current state of the art and future directions in precision medicine.

Indexed as

Biomarkers, TumorMultiple Endocrine NeoplasiaGenetic TestingGerm-Line MutationHumansThyroid NeoplasmsBiomarkers, Tumor[18F]F-DOPA[18F]fluorocholine[68Ga]Ga-DOTATATEgermline genetic testingmedullary thyroid carcinomamultiple endocrine neoplasiapheochromocytomaprimary hyperparathyroidism

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PMID42510780
PMCPMC13407698

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