Gastrinoma

Overview

A GASTRIN-secreting neuroendocrine tumor of the non-beta ISLET CELLS, the GASTRIN-SECRETING CELLS. This type of tumor is primarily located in the PANCREAS or the DUODENUM. Majority of gastrinomas are malignant. They metastasize to the LIVER; LYMPH NODES; and BONE but rarely elsewhere. The presence of gastrinoma is one of three requirements to be met for identification of ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME, which sometimes occurs in families with MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE NEOPLASIA TYPE 1; (MEN 1).

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Quick facts about Gastrinoma

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.470.200.025.290.500|C04.588.274.761.500.124|C04.588.322.475.500.124|C06.301.761.500.124|C06.689.667.500.124|C19.344.421.500.124

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• Ask what tests or assessments may be needed.
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