33^rd European Diabetes Congress

Endocrine Tumours

An endocrine tumor is a mass that affects the parts of the body that secrete hormones. Because an endocrine tumor starts in the cells that make hormones, the tumor itself can make hormones and cause serious illness. There are several types of endocrine tumors. For more specific information on each type such as Adrenal gland tumour and Carcinoid tumor. People with an endocrine tumor may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, people with an endocrine tumor do not have any of these changes. Or, the cause of a symptom may be another medical condition that is not a tumor. Thickening or lump in any part of the body, Persistent pain in a specific area, Anxiety, including panic attacks, Irritability, Depression, Confusion, Nervousness, Fatigue, Changes in bowel or bladder habits, Jaundice, Facial flushing, Unexplained weight gain or loss, Intestinal bleeding .