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Tumor-Induced Hypoglycemia: An Unusual Case Report and Review of Literature
Basma Abdulhadi1, Catherine Anastasopoulou2, Patamaporn Lekprasert2
1Department of Endocrinology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmigham, Alabama.
Objective:
To describe a rare case of pheochromocytoma presenting with hypoglycemia.
Methods:
We describe a rare case of pheochromocytoma presenting with a hypoglycemic seizure. Our article includes our differentials, work up, and management.
Results:
Our patient had non-islet-cell tumor hypoglycemia that was non-insulin mediated, as noted by low insulin levels. His hypoglycemia was likely multifactorial and mediated by different mechanisms. We describe the rare case and review the causes of tumor-induced hypoglycemia.
Conclusion:
Pheochromocytomas can rarely present with hypoglycemia and are associated with a poor prognosis.
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