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Radiologic imaging tests for suspected endocrine hyperfunctioning tumors of the pancreas are usually performed to localize a lesion rather than to prove its existence. This is due to the fact that these lesions produce specific symptoms, and therefore the clinical presentation, together with the laboratory tests, is diagnostic of the disease. The role of radiologic imaging lies in determining the exact location of the neoplasm within the pancreas and/or outside of the pancreas in cases with ectopic locations. Multiple imaging techniques can be employed for detecting these lesions as they are often quite small. We shall describe the various techniques available in the armamentarium of imaging tests for assessing these rare lesions and outline the specific features as well as the results with each one. Finally, we shall assess the effectiveness and role of imaging for these hyperfunctioning pancreatic tumors. |
