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ISLAND CELL TUMOR

\ˈa͡ɪlənd sˈɛl tjˈuːmə], \ˈa‍ɪlənd sˈɛl tjˈuːmə], \ˈaɪ_l_ə_n_d s_ˈɛ_l t_j_ˈuː_m_ə]\

Definitions of ISLAND CELL TUMOR

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A benign tumor of the islets of Langerhans that may occur anywhere throughout the pancreas. Such tumors may result in HYPERINSULINISM or ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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