endocrine and metabolic disorders
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2B (MEN 2B)
Treatment of MEN 2B
Surgical excision of identified tumors Prophylactic thyroidectomy Affected patients should have total thyroidectomy as soon as the diagnosis is established. Pheochromocytoma, if present, should be removed before thyroidectomy is done. Gene carriers should undergo prophylactic thyroidectomy before age 1 year. 