Somatostatinoma is a tumor of the delta cells of the endocrine pancreas that produces somatostatin.
It is associated with diabetes mellitus and abnormal glucose tolerance.
Triad of : Mild diabetes mellitus, steatorrhoea, gall stones. also associated with hypochlorhydria.
Commonly found in head of pancreas, and are malignant.
Elevated plasma levels of Somatostatin.
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