Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B Diagnosed on Suction Rectal Biopsy in Infancy: A Report of 2 Cases
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- case report
- Published by SAGE Publications in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
- Vol. 9 (1), 56-60
- https://doi.org/10.2350/06-05-0072.1
Abstract
Suction rectal biopsies in a newborn and a 10-month-old infant presenting with intestinal obstruction showed marked increase in neurons and nerve bundles in the submucosa. Although there were no syndromic features or a positive family history, mutation analysis of the RET proto-oncogene showed a de novo germline Met918Thr mutation in both patients, confirming the diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B). Thyroidectomy was performed at 9 and 14 months, showing medullary carcinoma and focal prominent C-cell hyperplasia, respectively. These 2 cases are presented to emphasize that when the submucosal plexus is obviously and prominently increased in suction rectal biopsies, diffuse intestinal ganglioneuromatosis should be considered. As this can be associated with genetic conditions, especially MEN 2B, it is crucial that further investigations be performed to ensure proper patient management, such as early thyroidectomy.Keywords
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