Glucagonoma Learning Center

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Glucagonoma is a tumor of the islet cells of the pancreas, which secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Inflamed mouth and tongue; Unintentional weight loss; Excess thirst; Frequent urination; Nocturnal (nighttime) urinatio...
Causes
Glucagonoma is usually malignant (cancerous. The cancer tends to spread and get worse. The cancer affects the islet cel...
Tests
Higher than normal serum glucagon level; Pancreatic tumor revealed by CT scan; Higher than normal fasting glucose level...
Treatments
Surgical removal of the tumor is the preferred treatment. The tumor does not respond to chemotherapy.
Drugs
  • dacarbazine
  • DOXOrubicin
  • streptozocin
Risk Factors
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
Complications
Metastasis of cancer to the liver is a complication.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms suggestive of glucagonoma.

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