Somatostatinoma

Somatostatinoma
Synonyms
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	Endocrinology, Oncology
Symptoms	Diabetes mellitus, gallstones, steatorrhea, weight loss
Complications	Metastasis, malabsorption
Onset
Duration
Types
Causes	Neuroendocrine tumor
Risks	Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, von Hippel-Lindau disease
Diagnosis	Blood test, imaging studies, biopsy
Differential diagnosis	Insulinoma, gastrinoma, glucagonoma
Prevention
Treatment	Surgery, chemotherapy, somatostatin analogs
Medication	Octreotide, lanreotide
Prognosis	Variable, depends on stage and metastasis
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

Somatostatinoma is a rare type of tumor that originates from the somatostatin-producing neuroendocrine cells. These tumors are most commonly found in the pancreas and duodenum.

Symptoms

The symptoms of somatostatinoma are often nonspecific and can vary depending on the location of the tumor. Common symptoms include diabetes mellitus, gallstones, steatorrhea, and weight loss.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of somatostatinoma is typically made through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. Imaging studies such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be used to locate the tumor.

Treatment

The primary treatment for somatostatinoma is surgical removal of the tumor. In some cases, chemotherapy or radiation therapy may also be used.

Prognosis

The prognosis for individuals with somatostatinoma varies depending on the size and location of the tumor, as well as the individual's overall health.

See also

• Neuroendocrine tumor
• Pancreatic cancer
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome