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Glucagonoma
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A glucagonoma is a rare tumor of the alpha cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone glucagon. Alpha cell tumors are commonly associated with glucagonoma syndrome, though similar symptoms are present in cases of pseudoglucagonoma syndrome in the absence of a glucagon-secreting tumor.
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This video explains glucagonoma, a rare tumor of the alpha cells of the pancreas that results in overproduction of the hormone glucagon. It notes that alpha cell tumors are commonly associated with glucagonoma syndrome, and that similar symptoms can occur in pseudoglucagonoma syndrome without a glucagon-secreting tumor.
Key points
- A glucagonoma is a rare tumor of the alpha cells of the pancreas
- It results in overproduction of the hormone glucagon
- Alpha cell tumors are commonly associated with glucagonoma syndrome
- Similar symptoms can occur in pseudoglucagonoma syndrome without a tumor
Video Overview
This video presents “Glucagonoma” — A glucagonoma is a rare tumor of the alpha cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone glucagon. Alpha cell tumors are commonly associated with glucagonoma syndrome, though similar symptoms are present in cases. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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