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Somatostatinoma  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TLTD131N-G

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