Islet cell cancer, otherwise called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, are a kind of cancer that may develop in the pancreas’ hormone-producing cells. This condition is very rare. Usually, it begins with islet cells present in the pancreas.
Moreover, some islet cell cancer continues to generate hormones, resulting in excess of the hormone in your body. Gastrinoma and glucagonoma are two examples of these sorts. These tumors don’t always secrete an excessive amount of these hormones.
TYPES
Types of Islet cell cancer include:
SYMPTOMS
Islet cell cancer may not always cause symptoms. When they do, the following signs and symptoms may occur:
DIAGNOSIS
When it comes to diagnosing islet cell cancer, the following tests and techniques are used:
In addition, a radioactive tracer may also be infused in your body for a nuclear imaging test like PET. The tracer adheres to pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, allowing them to be seen clearly on PET images produced with CT or MRI.
TREATMENT
The treatment for islet cell cancer depends on cancer’s size and features, your preferences, and your general health.
Some options are:
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