ACTH-secreting islet cell tumor: appearances on dynamic gadolinium-enhanced MRI.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secreting islet cell tumors of the pancreas are extremely rare. A case of an ACTH producing islet cell tumor with multiple liver metastases is reported and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings are described.
Kelekis
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Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.
Semelka
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Molina
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Doerr
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D007516:Adenoma, Islet Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D000328:Adult; D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium; D006729:Hormones, Ectopic / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism
D003287:Contrast Media; D006729:Hormones, Ectopic; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D005682:Gadolinium