Letter to the Editor
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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 14, 2025; 31(6): 99613
Published online Feb 14, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i6.99613
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: Early diagnosis is very important
Huan Jiang, Bing Hu
Huan Jiang, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Bing Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Jiang H and Hu B co-authored and revised the manuscript; both authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82170675; and 1·3·5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. ZYJC21011.
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Corresponding author: Bing Hu, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubing@wchscu.edu.cn
Received: July 26, 2024
Revised: November 27, 2024
Accepted: December 17, 2024
Published online: February 14, 2025
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Abstract

In this manuscript, we comment on a recent publication by Yuan et al. This article provides a detailed scientific diagnostic process for a multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 patient, thus offering strong guidance for clinical practice. However, we believe that the authors should also provide information on the patient's long-term prognosis.

Keywords: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1; Primary hyperparathyroidism; Gastrinoma; Diagnosis; Prognosis

Core Tip: Due to its rarity and diverse clinical presentations, the early diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is challenging. A recent publication by Yuan et al described the detailed diagnostic process of a patient with MEN1 who was diagnosed 1 year after the onset of symptoms. We believe that it is also important to illustrate the long-term prognosis of the patient.