Pheochromocytoma

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type IIB (MEN IIB)

Photograph of tumors of nerves in the lips and mouth caused by multiple endocrine neoplasia, type IIB (MEN IIB)

Pheochromocytoma can occur in the inherited syndrome multiple endocrine neoplasia, type IIB (MEN IIB). In addition to pheochromocytoma, people with MEN IIB also have thyroid cancer and tumors of nerves in the lips, mouth, eyes and digestive tract.

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