Beta cell tumor of the pancreas

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Beta cell tumor of the pancreas
TermBeta cell tumor of the pancreas
Short definitionBeta cell tumor of the pancreas - (pronounced) (BAY-tuh sel TOO-mer.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Beta cell tumor of the pancreas - (pronounced) (BAY-tuh sel TOO-mer. . . PAN-kree-us) An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin. Pancreatic beta cell tumors 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 neoplasm, insulinoma, and insulin-producing tumor of the pancreas

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