[Pancreatic insulinoma: diagnostic approach and therapeutic modalities]

ABSTRACT

The insulinoma is the most frequent neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas. It is often a benign tumor but can expose to major hypoglycemia. The positive diagnosis is based on biological dosages. The topographic diagnosis can turn out difficult imposing the appeal to invasive explorations. The treatment is surgical and benefits at present from the contribution of the coeliochirurgie