islet cell tumor

Definition / meaning of islet cell tumor

A mass of abnormal cells that forms in the endocrine (hormone-producing) tissues of the pancreas. Islet cell tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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