Insulinoma: a rare cause of a common metabolic disorder - hypoglycaemia
SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2008; 8 (1): 63-67
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ABSTRACT
We describe the first patient diagnosed with an insulinoma in Oman and successfully managed with a distal laparoscopic pancreatectomy. The importance of obtaining a good history from the patient and/or his family is stressed. All patients with loss of consciousness must have a Reflow check carried out and, if hypoglycaemic, this should be documented in the laboratory and a simultaneous serum sample stored for measurement of insulin, C-peptide proinsulin and sulphonylurea levels, if subsequently indicated. If magnetic resonance imaging fails to locate the tumour, endoscopic ultrasound of the pancreas, or indium 111 labelled octreotide scanning is indicated if the patient's hypoglycaemia has previously responded to treatment with octreotide
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Pancreatectomía
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Péptido C
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Octreótido
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Laparoscopía
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Hipoglucemia
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J.
Año:
2008
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