Subcutaneous and visceral lipomas are associated with the following type of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome:: (A) MEN 1, (B) MEN 2 A, (C) MEN 2B, (D) MEN 2C
Answer is A. Subcutaneous and visceral lipomas are associated with MEN 1.Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes: MEN 1Parathyroid hyperplasia or adenomaIslet cell hyperplasia, adenoma, or carcinomaPituitary hyperplasia or adenomaOthers: foregut carcinoid, pheochromocytoma, subcutaneous or visceral lipomasMEN2AMedullary thyroid carcinomaPheochromocytomaParathyroid hyperplasia or adenomaCutaneous lichen amyloidosisHirschsprung diseaseMEN2BMedullary thyroid carcinomaPheochromocytomaMucosal and gastrointestinal neuromasMarfanoid featuresRemember, Subcutaneous and visceral lipomas are associated with MEN 1 and Mucosal and gastrointestinal neuromas are associated with MEN 2B. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page: 3073.