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Somatostatinoma

A SOMATOSTATIN-secreting tumor derived from the pancreatic delta cells (SOMATOSTATIN-SECRETING CELLS). It is also found in the INTESTINE. Somatostatinomas are associated with DIABETES MELLITUS; CHOLELITHIASIS; STEATORRHEA; and HYPOCHLORHYDRIA. The majority of somatostatinomas have the potential for METASTASIS.
Also Known As:
Somatostatinomas
Networked: 141 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 10 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Glucagonoma
3. Gastrinoma
4. Insulinoma
5. Carcinoid Tumor (Carcinoid)

Experts

1. Pacak, Karel: 3 articles (11/2017 - 03/2013)
2. Carsote, Mara: 2 articles (11/2021 - 10/2020)
3. Sandru, Florica: 2 articles (11/2021 - 10/2020)
4. Valea, Ana: 2 articles (11/2021 - 10/2020)
5. Couvelard, Anne: 2 articles (04/2020 - 01/2010)
6. Taïeb, David: 2 articles (11/2017 - 12/2016)
7. Prchal, Josef T: 2 articles (12/2016 - 03/2013)
8. Yang, Chunzhang: 2 articles (12/2016 - 03/2013)
9. Zhuang, Zhengping: 2 articles (12/2016 - 03/2013)
10. Killingsworth, Murray C: 2 articles (01/2016 - 11/2012)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Somatostatinoma:
1. Somatostatin (Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Factor)IBA
2. Tolbutamide (Orinase)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Streptozocin (Streptozotocin)FDA Link
4. Calcitonin (Calcitonin, Eel)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Somatostatin Receptors (Somatostatin Receptor)IBA
6. Pentagastrin (Peptavlon)FDA Link
7. GastrinsIBA
8. CalciumIBA
9. Cholecystokinin (Pancreozymin)IBA
10. prosomatostatinIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Laparotomy
2. Pancreaticoduodenectomy
3. Quantum Dots (Quantum Dot)
4. Therapeutics
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)