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For which one of the following tumors Gastrin is a biochemical marker?

A
Medullary carcinoma of thyroid
B
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
C
Pheochromocytoma
D
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
High-Yield Explanation
Gastrin is secreted by Gastrinomas, which are neuroendocrine tumors most commonly found in duodenum. Gastrinoma:- Type of pancreatic Neuro endocrine tumor(PNET) Patient with MEN I syndrome have more chance of developing gastrinoma. -Other neuroendocrine tumor is carcinoid tumor. -Marker of medullary carcinoma of thyroid is calcitonin and GIST is CD117 (c-kit) -GIST- Mesenchymal tumor.

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