Islet Cell Tumors (Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors): Symptoms
A tumor that forms in islet cells (hormone-making cells) of the pancreas. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
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Symptoms of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)
Different types of pancreatic NETs have different signs and symptoms.
Signs or symptoms can be caused by the growth of the tumor and/or by hormones the tumor makes or by other conditions. Some tumors may not cause signs or symptoms. Check with your doctor if you have any of these problems.
Signs and symptoms of a non-functional pancreatic NET
A non-functional pancreatic NET may grow for a long time without causing signs or symptoms. It may grow large or spread to other parts of the body before it causes signs or symptoms, such as:
Diarrhea. Indigestion. A lump in the abdomen. Pain in the abdomen or back. Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes…Read more about Islet Cell Tumors (Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors): Symptoms