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GCGR-related hyperglucagonemia

rare

A rare tumor of pancreas caused by mutations in the GCGR gene characterized by pancreatic alpha cell hyperplasia, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and markedly increased serum glucagon levels in the absence of a glucagonoma syndrome. Clinical manifestations may include abdominal pain, pancreatitis, fatigue, diarrhea, and diabetes mellitus.

Causal genes
GCGR
Also known as
alpha-cell hyperplasia with glucagonemia · Mahvash disease · MVAH · nesidioblastosis alpha cell hyperplasia microglucagonoma and nonfunctioning islet cell tumor · nesidioblastosis alpha cell hyperplasia microglucagonoma and nonfunctioning islet cell tumour

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