Pedunculated islet-cell tumour of the duodenum.
An unusual islet-cell tumour found at necropsy in a patient who had died from a myocardial infarction is described. Of particular interest were the pedunculated nature and large size of the tumour. The clinical features of the case are considered. Four islet-cell tumours in the duodenum have previously been reported and it seems probable that such tumours arise in heterotopic pancreas.
D007516:Adenoma, Islet Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000473:pathology; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000473:pathology