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Glucagonoma

Glucagonoma is a very rare tumor of the islet cells of the pancreas, which release the hormones insulin and glucagon.Glucagonoma is usually cancerous(malignant). The cancer tends to spread and get worse.This cancer affe...

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Symptoms

DiarrheaExcess thirstFrequent urinationIncreased appetiteInflamed mouth and tongueNighttime (nocturnal) urinationSkin...

Causes

Glucagonoma is usually cancerous (malignant). The cancer tends to spread and get worse.

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Signs include:Glucose intoleranceHigh blood sugar (hyperglycemia)Most of the time the cancer has already spread to th...

Treatments

Surgery to remove the tumor is the preferred treatment. The tumor does not respond to chemotherapy.

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Risk Factors

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

Complications

Liver metastasis

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Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of glucagonoma.

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