Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
- Previous year questions on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Medicine section of the exam.
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- 27 live questions in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.All are true regarding MEN-I syndrome, except
- AAutosomal recessive✓ Correct answer
- BHyperparathyroidism
- CIslet cell tumour
- DAssociated with chromosome 11
Q2.Pancreatitis, pituitary tumor and phaeochromocytoma may be associated with:
- AMedullary carcinoma of thyroid✓ Correct answer
- BAnaplastic carcinoma of thyroid
- CPapillary carcinoma of thyroid
- DFollicular carcinoma of thyroid
Q3.A patient presents with polyuria and elevated prolactin levels. There is family history of father died due to renal stones. He has Ca2+ of 12 mg% and PTH levels of 260 IU/L. Most likely diagnosis is:
- AMEN 1✓ Correct answer
- BPGA 1
- CMEN 2
- DAutoimmune polyendocrinopathy
Q4.What is the most common site of Gastrinoma in MEN-1 Syndrome?
- AStomach
- BDuodenum✓ Correct answer
- CJejunum
- DIleum
Q5.Primary hyperparathyroidism, phaeochromocytoma may be associated with which type of thyroid cancer?
- AMedullary carcinoma of the thyroid✓ Correct answer
- BPapillary carcinoma of the thyroid
- CAnaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid
- DFollicular carcinoma of the thyroid
Q6.All of the following are seen in MEN-1 syndrome except:
- APosterior pituitary tumors✓ Correct answer
- BPancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
- CForegut carcinoid
- DParathyroid hyperplasia
Q7.which one of the following shows 'Blubbery lips'?
- AMEN syndrome✓ Correct answer
- BCyanotic heart disease
- CAlbright syndrome
- DGardner syndrome
Q8.Multiple submucosal neuromas is most likely associated with -
- AMultiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B✓ Correct answer
- BOvarian carcinoma
- CTesticular teratoma
- DPancreatic beta cell carcinoma
Q9.MEN I syndrome is most commonly associated with:
- AGastrinoma✓ Correct answer
- BInsulinoma
- CGlucucagonoma
- DSomatistatinoma
Q10.A 25 year old young woman has recurrent episodes of headache and sweating. Her mother had renal calculi and died after having a neck mass. The physical examination reveals a thyroid nodule but no clinical sign of thyrotoxicosis. Before performing thyroid surgery, the surgeon should order -
- AMeasurement of thyroid hormones
- BSerial determinations of serum calcium, phosphorus, protein and alkaline phosphatase
- C24-hours urine test for 5 hydroxyindoleacetic acid excretion
- DSerial 24 hours test for catecholamines, metanephrines and vanillylmandelic acid excretion✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: A. Autosomal recessive; Q2: A. Medullary carcinoma of thyroid; Q3: A. MEN 1; Q4: B. Duodenum; Q5: A. Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid; Q6: A. Posterior pituitary tumors; Q7: A. MEN syndrome; Q8: A. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B; Q9: A. Gastrinoma; Q10: D. Serial 24 hours test for catecholamines, metanephrines and vanillylmandelic acid excretion.
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