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Insulinoma: a case report.

J Y Hsu1, C T Tsou, H C Huang

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veteran General Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi = the Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|July 1, 1991
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Insulinoma, a rare cause of hypoglycemia, can present with seizures and altered consciousness. Surgical removal of the insulinoma tumor resolved the patient's symptoms, confirming the diagnosis and leading to a stable long-term outcome.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Insulinoma is a rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
  • It causes hypoglycemia due to excessive insulin secretion.
  • Differential diagnosis is crucial as symptoms mimic other conditions.

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old male presented with recurrent seizures and altered consciousness during fasting over 8 years.
  • Initial evaluations suggested a possible diagnosis of insulinoma.
  • The patient underwent tumor excision.

Findings:

  • Pathological examination confirmed insulinoma.
  • Post-surgery, the patient's hypoglycemic episodes and neurological symptoms resolved completely.
  • A six-year follow-up confirmed sustained clinical stability.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering insulinoma in patients with recurrent fasting hypoglycemia and neurological symptoms.
  • Timely diagnosis and surgical resection of insulinoma offer a curative treatment.
  • Long-term follow-up is essential to ensure sustained remission and patient well-being.