The topic Syndrome due to Glucagon Secreting Tumor you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Glucagonoma Syndrome.

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• Glucagonoma Syndrome is a rare condition causing skin lesions that occur due to increased glucagon in blood. It is usually caused by glucagonoma (tumor of the pancreas)
• Glucagonoma is caused by an increase in glucagon hormone produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas. Hence, Glucagonoma Syndrome usually occurs due to tumors of the pancreatic alpha cells
• The syndrome occurs worldwide and is commonly observed in older individuals. One of the risk factors for the condition is having a family history of multiple neuroendocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1). Nevertheless, the exact cause of Glucagonoma Syndrome is unknown
• The skin can be affected in a specific pattern called superficial migratory necrotic erythema (MNE). The skin nodules can show increased pigmentation, scaling, blister formation, and/or ulceration
• The development of diabetes, blindness, and deep vein thrombosis can occur as complications due to Glucagonoma Syndrome. The tumor is usually slow-growing and often may have already spread to the liver at the time of diagnosis (metastasis to liver)
• Usually, chemotherapy is not very effective against Glucagonoma Syndrome. The reason for this is not known. Hence, surgery is usually the preferred treatment option
• The prognosis is dependent upon the stage of the pancreatic tumor. If the tumor is only present in the pancreas, then the 5-year survival rate is 85%

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