glucagonoma
Sign in to saveGlucagonoma is a very rare tumor of the alpha cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone glucagon. Typically associated with a rash called necrolytic migratory erythema, weight loss, and mild diabetes mellitus, most people with glucagonoma contract it spontaneously. However, about 10% of cases are associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) syndrome.
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Within Vinony's link graph, glucagonoma is referenced by 146 other articles, and connects out to pancreatic cancer, alpha cell and Hurthle cell.
Vinony files it under Endocrine neoplasia and Rare cancers.
Its subject is documented across 16 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Skin changes associated with Glucagonoma
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Research
1,280 papers- Glucagonoma and Glucagonoma Syndrome: An Updated Review.Clinical endocrinology · 2025
- Genetic disorders and insulinoma/glucagonoma.Endocrine-related cancer · 2024
- Glucagonoma syndrome.The American journal of medicine · 1987
- Synchronous Insulinoma and Glucagonoma: A Review of the Literature.In vivo (Athens, Greece) · 2023
- Glucagonoma and pseudoglucagonoma syndromes.International journal of dermatology · 1997
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- islet cell carcinoma
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Causes
- Mechanism
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- History
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Glucagonoma is a very rare tumor of the alpha cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone glucagon. Typically associated with a rash called necrolytic migratory erythema, weight loss, and mild diabetes mellitus, most people with glucagonoma contract it spontaneously. However, about 10% of cases are associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) syndrome.
== Causes == Although the cause of glucagonoma is unknown, some genetic factors may lead to the condition. A family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a risk factor. Additionally, those with Mahvash disease have an increased risk for glucagonoma, as the glucagon receptor gene (GCGR) is mutated.
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