Pancreatic endocrine tumor
Pancreatic Endocrine Tumor
Pancreatic endocrine tumor (pronunciation: pan-kree-at-ik en-do-krin too-mer), also known as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor or PNET, is a rare type of tumor that originates from the endocrine (hormone-producing) tissues of the pancreas.
Etymology
The term "pancreatic endocrine tumor" is derived from the Greek words "pankreas" (all flesh), "endo" (within), "krinein" (to separate), and the Latin word "tumor" (swelling).
Definition
A pancreatic endocrine tumor is a growth that arises from the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. These tumors can be either functional (producing hormones) or non-functional (not producing hormones).
Related Terms
- Neuroendocrine tumor: A type of tumor that starts in the hormone-producing cells of the body's neuroendocrine system, which includes the pancreas, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.
- Insulinoma: A type of pancreatic endocrine tumor that produces excess insulin.
- Gastrinoma: A type of pancreatic endocrine tumor that produces excess gastrin.
- Glucagonoma: A type of pancreatic endocrine tumor that produces excess glucagon.
Symptoms
The symptoms of a pancreatic endocrine tumor depend on whether the tumor is functional or non-functional. Functional tumors cause symptoms related to the excess hormones they produce, while non-functional tumors may not cause symptoms until they have grown large or spread to other parts of the body.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a pancreatic endocrine tumor often involves blood and urine tests to measure hormone levels, imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI, and sometimes a biopsy to examine a sample of the tumor under a microscope.
Treatment
Treatment for pancreatic endocrine tumors may include surgery to remove the tumor, medication to manage symptoms, and sometimes radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pancreatic endocrine tumor
- Wikipedia's article - Pancreatic endocrine tumor
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