What kind of pancreas tumors are there? Are they all malignant?
Whereas in the past only a vague distinction was made between benign and malignant tumors, today the various kinds of tumors are highly differentiated. Unfortunately, the majority of tumors fall into the malignant category, affecting pancreas tissue which is responsible for the exocrine function. Endocrine tumors can also be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors which produce hormones – especially those which produce insulin- must be treated as the overproduction of insulin can lead to blood sugar levels being dangerously low.
