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Source: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 9, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Miscellaneous Islet Cell Tumors

Complete excision is the therapy of choice, if technically possible. However, metastases often preclude curative resection, and palliative debulking can be considered to relieve symptoms.[1] For more information, see the Treatment Option Overview for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) section.

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Treatment Option Overview for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

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PubMed 19281699 · Original source

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