May 23, 2024
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours are a rare type of cancer that starts as the organ's cells proliferate. The role of pancreas is to create enzymes and hormones that facilitate the breakdown of meals. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours originate from the cells that produce pancreatic hormones. These cells are known as islet cells. Some pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour cells continue to produce hormones. These are known as functional tumours.
Functional tumours produce high amount of the hormones. There are several kinds of functional tumours, these are insulinomas, glucagonomas, and gastrinomas.The majority of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours do not overproduce hormones, these tumours are called as Non-functional tumours.
The diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours is made using the tests and procedures listed below:
The type of cells causing cancer, the tumour's dimensions and characteristics, your preferences, and your overall health all influence the treatment plan for a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour.
Among the options are:
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