Glucagonoma: Still a Misleading Disease and the Importance of Multidisciplinary Neuroendocrine Tumor Board

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Introduction: Glucagonoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the pancreatic alpha cells that results in the overproduction of the hormone glucagon. This entity is typically associated with a rash called necrolytic migratory erythema, weight loss and diabetes.

Aim(s): To underline the potentially severe consequences of the delay in the diagnosis of a rare disease.

Materials and methods: Case report.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Parlagreco E

Authors: Parlagreco E, La Salvia A, Persano I, Pia A, Scagliotti G,

Keywords: glucagonoma, necrolytic migratory erithema, diagnostic delay, patient’s quality of life,