Case Report

Giant Prolactinoma of Young Onset: A Clue to Diagnosis of MEN-1 Syndrome

Table 1

Suggested biochemical and radiological screening in individuals with MEN1 mutations [7].

TumourAge to begin(y)Biochemical test annuallyImaging test (Time interval)

Parathyroid8Calcium, PTHNone

Pancreas20GastrinNone
Gastrinoma

Insulinoma5Fasting glucose, InsulinNone

Other pancreatic
NET
<10Chromogranin-A, PP, glucagon, VIPMRI, CT or endoscopic US

Pituitary5Prolactin, IGF-1MRI (every 3 y)

Adrenal19None unless >1cm lesion or symptomsMRI or CT

Thymic and
bronchial carcinoid
15NoneCT or MRI(1-2y)