Glucagonoma
Facts
:
Tumor of the islet cells of the pancreas
Excess glucagon causes glucose intolerance, hyperglycemia and distinct skin lesions '
necrolytic migratory erythema
'
History / PE
:
Hyperglycemia, necrolytic migratory erythema, diarrhea
Weight loss
Anemia
Diagnosis
:
Elevated levels of fasting glucose and glucagon
Treatment
:
Surgical removal (tumor unresponsive to chemo)
July 29th 2010
Categories
Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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