Table 4. Cause of death due to MEN1-associated malignancies. Patients affected by these malignancies have a threefold higher risk of death 69.
MEN1 tumors with high risk of death | Percentage |
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Malignant neuroendocrine
gastroenteropancreatic tumors (mainly gastrinomas) Thymic or bronchial carcinoid tumors |
30–40% |