Islet Cell Carcinoma Test Package at Affordable Price

Islet cell carcinoma, also known as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET), is a rare type of cancer that arises from the islet cells in the pancreas. Islet cells are responsible for producing hormones that regulate blood sugar levels, among other functions. Islet cell carcinomas can be functional, meaning they produce hormones that cause specific symptoms, or non-functional, meaning they do not produce hormones and may not cause noticeable symptoms until the tumor grows large or spreads to other parts of the body.

Islet cell carcinoma can occur in both the pancreas and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the small intestine, stomach, or colon. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are further classified into different types based on the specific hormone produced, including insulinomas (which produce insulin), glucagonomas (which produce glucagon), gastrinomas (which produce gastrin), and others.

Symptoms of islet cell carcinoma can vary depending on the type of hormone produced and whether the tumor is functional or non-functional. Functional tumors may cause symptoms related to hormone overproduction, such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in the case of insulinomas, or symptoms related to excessive hormone action, such as peptic ulcers or diarrhea in the case of gastrinomas. Non-functional tumors may cause symptoms related to the tumor growing in size or spreading to other parts of the body, such as abdominal pain, weight loss, or jaundice.

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Diagnosis of islet cell carcinoma typically involves imaging tests, such as computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize the tumor, and blood tests to assess hormone levels. A biopsy of the tumor may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis.