Somatostatinoma

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C04.557.465.625.650.240.695 - C04.557.470.200.025.370.695 - C04.588.274.761.500.500 - C04.588.322.475.500.500 - C06.301.761.500.500 - C06.689.667.500.500 - C19.344.421.500.500