Beta cell neoplasm
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| Beta cell neoplasm | |
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| Term | Beta cell neoplasm |
| Short definition | beta cell neoplasm - (pronounced) (BAY-tuh sel NEE-oh-PLA-to) An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin. Beta cell neoplasms are usually benign (not cancerous). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
beta cell neoplasm - (pronounced) (BAY-tuh sel NEE-oh-PLA-to) An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin. Beta cell neoplasms are usually benign (not cancerous). They secrete insulin and are the most common cause of low blood sugar caused by too much insulin in the body. Also known as beta cell tumor of the pancreas, insulinoma and insulin-producing tumor of the pancreas
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Beta cell neoplasm
- Wikipedia's article - Beta cell neoplasm
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