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Glucagonoma syndrome

Glucagonoma syndrome: Introduction

Glucagonoma syndrome: A rare condition characterized by a tumor which secretes glucagon and a characteristic spreading rash, diabetes mellitus and various other symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Glucagonoma syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Glucagonoma syndrome

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  • WEIGHT LOSS
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
 

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Glucagonoma syndrome: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Glucagonoma syndrome: Rare Types

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Causes of Glucagonoma syndrome

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Definitions of Glucagonoma syndrome:

Glucagonoma syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Glucagonoma syndrome, or a subtype of Glucagonoma syndrome, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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