This 26-years-old male presented with signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism and was submitted to an endocrine evaluation. After 3 mo, the patient developed severe systemic hypertension. There was no family history of hypertension or other diseases. Endocrine hypertension and a rare syndrome of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2 were diagnosed. The evaluation disclosed the presence of bilateral pheochromocytoma, medullary thyroid carcinoma and parathyroid adenoma. The early diagnosis led to specific treatment and a favorable evolution in this case. Diagnostic and therapeutic management of MEN type 2 are discussed. This study aimed to update, guide and answer some questions of professionals regarding this factors.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2; Diagnosis; Treatment