A case of localized fibrous tumor of the pleura presenting with hypoglycemia / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 204-207, 2004.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-90098
ABSTRACT
Localized fibrous tumor of the pleura is rare, slowly growing, benign tumor. Most of these tumors clinically behave asymptomatically, although tumor-associated hypoglycemia occurs in a few cases and lead to hypoglycemic coma. Laboratory investigations show elevation of IGF-II with a 2-3 times higher effect on the blood glucose level than insulin. Surgical resection of the tumor is recommended. We report on the case of a 81-year-old man, who complained of hypoglycemic episodes. Diagnostic evaluation showed a fibrous tumor of pleura attached to the right diaphragm.
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Main subject:
Pleura
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Blood Glucose
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Insulin-Like Growth Factor II
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Diaphragm
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Coma
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Hypoglycemia
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Insulin
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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