Mesh term Somatostatinoma
Browse to parent terms:Carcinoma, Islet Cell
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine
Description
A SOMATOSTATIN-secreting tumor derived from the pancreatic delta cells (SOMATOSTATIN-SECRETING CELLS). It is also found in the INTESTINE. Somatostatinomas are associated with DIABETES MELLITUS; CHOLELITHIASIS; STEATORRHEA; and HYPOCHLORHYDRIA. The majority of somatostatinomas have the potential for METASTASIS.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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