cancer
Glucagonoma
Glucagonoma is a very rare tumor of the alpha cells of the that results in the overproduction of the glucagon. Typically associated with a rash called necrolytic migratory , weight loss, and mild , most people with glucagonoma contract it spontaneously. However, about 10% of cases are associated with multiple neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) .
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