Catalog

Glucagonoma

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Glucagonoma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1918063179

A usually malignant, glucagon-producing neuroendocrine tumour arising from the pancreatic alpha cells. It may be associated with necrolytic erythema migrans, diarrhea, diabetes, glossitis, weight loss, malabsorption, and anaemia. Almost 25% of patients experience thromboembolic complications, and 50% have liver metastases at the time of diagnosis.