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Insulinoma.

P J Halder1, P Hafeezunnisa, R Pai

  • 1Dept of Surgery, Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Bombay.

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
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A rare case of insulinoma, a pancreatic tumor causing bizarre behavior due to hypoglycemia, was successfully treated with surgery. Post-operative recovery normalized blood sugar and insulin levels, highlighting effective management of this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Insulinoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas.
  • It secretes excessive insulin, leading to recurrent hypoglycemia.
  • Symptoms can be non-specific, including behavioral changes.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with episodic bizarre behavior.
  • Pre-operative tests revealed hypoglycemia with inappropriately high insulin levels.
  • Abdominal imaging (USG, CT) identified a pancreatic head tumor.

Findings:

  • Surgical enucleation of the pancreatic tumor was performed.
  • Histopathology confirmed the tumor originated from islet cells.
  • Post-operative normalization of blood glucose and insulin levels was achieved.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering insulinoma in patients with unexplained behavioral changes and hypoglycemia.
  • Surgical management is effective for insulinoma.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in rare pancreatic tumors.