Multinodular goiter-1 with or without Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (MNG1)
Description
Multinodular goiter (MNG) is a common disorder characterized by a nodular enlargement of the thyroid gland. As opposed to toxic MNG, the non-toxic subtype does not result from an inflammatory or neoplastic process. Genetic defects may play a major role in the pathogenesis of familial non-toxic MNG. Some loci have been linked to familial MNG. Germline mutations in DICER1 have been identified as the cause of familial MNG with or without ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor. DICER1, a member of the RNaseIII family, is involved in the generation of microRNAs, that modulate gene expression at the posttranscriptional level.
Category
Endocrine and metabolic disease
Brite
Human diseases in ICD-11 classification [BR:br08403]
05 Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
Endocrine diseases
Disorders of the thyroid gland or thyroid hormones system
5A01 Nontoxic goitre
H02737 Familial multinodular goiter