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somatostatinoma
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Somatostatinoma
Somatostatinoma is a tumor of the delta cells of the endocrine pancreas that produces somatostatin. It is associated with diabetes mellitus and abnormal glucose tolerance. Triad of : Mild diabetes mellitus, steatorrhoea, gall stones. also associated with hypochlorhydria. Commonly found in head of p... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatostatinoma
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Somatostatinoma
A rare type of cancer of the pancreas which produces too much of a hormone called somatostatin causing diarrhoea and stomach ulcers. Found op http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/utilities/glossary/index.htm?search=s
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somatostatinoma
A rare somatostatin-secreting tumour of pancreatic delta cells associated with diabetes mellitus or abnormal glucose tolerance. It is also found in the intestine. Of the reported primary tumours, 60% were found in the pancreas and 40% in the duodenum or jejunum. most patients were between 40 and 60 ... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?somatostatinoma
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somatostatinoma
(som″ә-to-stat″ĭ-no´mә) a rare type of tumor that secretes somatostatin, usually an islet cell tumor of the head of the pancreas, associated with diabetes mellitus and gallbladder disease. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
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somatostatinoma
(from the article `endocrine system, human`) ...cause a decrease in somatostatin levels in brain tissue, although it is not clear what role this plays in the course of the disease. In the late ... Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/124
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somatostatinoma
Type: Term Pronunciation: sō′mă-tō-stat′i-nō′mă Definitions: 1. A somatostatin-secreting tumor of the pancreatic islets. Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=82875
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