PPoma Review: Epidemiology, Aetiopathogenesis, Prognosis and Treatment

Generally, pancreatic polypeptide-secreting tumor of the distal pancreas (PPoma) is classified as a rare tumor, and may occur sporadically or be associated in families or with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (NEM 1). It grows slowly, reaching large dimensions at the time of diagnosis and the sym...

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Main Authors: Thais Ligiero Braga, Ralph Santos-Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/6/1/8