Nonfunctional islet cell tumor: a report on 26 cases and review of the literature

VernacularTitle:无功能胰岛细胞瘤26例诊治分析并文献综述
Author: Jiangjiao ZHOU ; Chengfeng WANG ; Yantao TIAN ; Xiaofeng BAI ; Zhimin BIAN ; Ping ZHAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Nonfunctional; Islet cell tumor; Pancreatic endocrine tumor
From: Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(3):180-183
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To review our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of nonfunctional islet cell tumors(NICT).Method The clinicopathological data of 26 cases of NICT were retrospectively analysed and the medical literature was reviewed.Results In addition to the 26 cases seen in our center,there were 569 cases published in 37 articles in the medical literature.In China,NICT was more common in women.The male to female ratio was about 3 ∶ 7.The mean age of onset of the disease was 35 years old.Most NICT were solitary and malignant,surgery was effective in prolonging long-term survival.Conclusions NICT is rare and it had no specific clinical presentation.BUS and CT are useful for diagnosis and surgery is effective.