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Islet Cell Adenoma
Definition 1
A benign endocrine neoplasm arising from the pancreas. It is separated from the normal pancreatic tissues by a thin collagenous capsule. It may secrete a hormone (e.g. insulin, gastrin) or it may be non-functional. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A benign neoplasm arising from the islet cells of the pancreas. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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