Serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumor of pancreas

Orpha code: 506090OMIM code:

Definition

A rare functioning neuroendocrine tumor of pancreas characterized by a typically well-differentiated neoplasm composed of cells expressing serotonin. Patients may present with atypical carcinoid syndrome with abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and/or flushing. Carcinoid syndrome is usually present only when there are liver metastases. The tumors tend to be larger than non-functioning tumors and are associated with a poorer prognosis because they are almost always metastatic.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Serotonin-producing PNET
Serotonin-producing pancreatic NET
Serotonin-producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
Serotonin-producing PNET
Serotonin-producing pancreatic NET
Serotonin-producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
ORPHA code
506090
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
C25.9
ICD11 code
-

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