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Glucagonoma is a very rare tumor of the islet cells of the pancreas, which release the hormones insulin and glucagon. |
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Symptoms
Diarrhea; Excess thirst; Frequent urination; Increased appetite; Inflamed mouth and tongue; Nighttime (nocturnal)...
Causes
Glucagonoma is usually cancerous (malignant. The cancer tends to spread and get worse. This cancer affects the islet...
Tests
Signs include: Glucose intolerance; High blood sugar (hyperglycemia. Most of the time the cancer has already spread to...
Treatments
Surgery to remove the tumor is the preferred treatment. The tumor does not respond to chemotherapy.
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