Minimally Invasive Versus Open Treatment for Benign Sporadic Insulinoma Comparison of Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4628-4
Abstract: BackgroundBenign insulinoma is the most common functioning neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas, and its incidence is estimated at 0.4%. The treatment of choice is organ-preserving resection. The aim of this study was to compare short-term… read more here.
Keywords: benign; term; long term; term long ... See more keywords
Percutaneous Cryoablation of an Insulinoma in a Patient with Symptomatic Hypoglycemia Refractory to Bland Microsphere Embolization
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-03046-2
Abstract: To the Editor, We present a 62-year-old male with a past medical history of hepatitis C cirrhosis, portal hypertension and inoperable cholangiocarcinoma undergoing chemotherapy, who was found to have a 1.6-cm enhancing exophytic pancreatic body… read more here.
Keywords: embolization; patient; radiology; bland ... See more keywords
Immediate and durable therapeutic response after EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation of a pancreatic insulinoma
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2020.07.021
Abstract: Figure 2. Pretreatment EUS image of radiofrequency ablation needle inserted into tumor. EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an endoscopic procedure and emerging therapeutic option for the treatment of pancreatic tumors. It has been described in… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; insulinoma; radiofrequency; eus guided ... See more keywords
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle injection of alcohol for ablation of an insulinoma: a well documented successful procedure.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-0820-1053
Abstract: A 21-year-old woman presented with recurrent hypoglycemia, syncope, and episodic seizures, associated with rapid weight gain (body mass index [BMI] 60). Hyperinsulinemia was confirmed and she was started on treatment with diazoxide. Magnetic resonance imaging… read more here.
Keywords: guided fine; insulinoma; eus; fine needle ... See more keywords
Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging to localize insulinoma and provide three-dimensional demarcation for laparoscopic enucleation: a retrospective single-arm cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000319
Abstract: BACKGROUND Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging is a new technology that can improve the real-time location of tumor edges and small nodules during surgery. However, no study has investigated its application in laparoscopic insulinoma enucleation.… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic; enucleation; dimensional demarcation; three dimensional ... See more keywords
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic: Tumor to tumor metastasis from a primary insulinoma to a hepatic adenoma
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14443
Abstract: A 49-year-old woman with hypoglycemic coma with the diagnosis of insulinoma was admitted to our department. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) with pancreas perfusion imaging showed a small nodular mass with higher blood flow in the… read more here.
Keywords: metastasis; hepatic adenoma; fig panel; insulinoma ... See more keywords
Insulinoma as a cause of seizure-like activity and spontaneous hypoglycaemia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250799
Abstract: A woman in her 60s presented to our hospital with recurrent episodes of confusion and double vision with spontaneous recovery to baseline within 10 min. Her initial workup was unremarkable, and she was diagnosed with complex… read more here.
Keywords: seizure like; cause seizure; insulinoma cause; insulinoma ... See more keywords
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 presenting with concurrent insulinoma and prolactinoma in early-adolescence
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DOI: 10.1186/s13633-018-0061-6
Abstract: BackgroundMultiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1) is a rare autosomal dominant disease that generally presents with primary hyperparathyroidism. However, initial presentation may vary and continued reevaluation of etiology of symptoms is required for appropriate diagnosis.Case… read more here.
Keywords: endocrine neoplasia; endocrine; neoplasia type; insulinoma ... See more keywords
Metastatic Insulinoma Presenting With Post-Prandial Hypoglycemia
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DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab048.2045
Abstract: Abstract Background: Patients with an insulinoma, a type of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, typically present with fasting hypoglycemia (1). Occurrence of exclusively postprandial hypoglycemia as a result of a predominantly proinsulin-secreting metastatic neuroendocrine tumor is rare… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine; neuroendocrine tumor; hypoglycemia; insulinoma ... See more keywords
Interventional versus surgical procedures in localized/nonmetastatic insulinoma (ablation versus surgery).
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DOI: 10.1530/erc-22-0362
Abstract: Localized insulinoma is an uncommon entity that can result in substantial morbidity due the associated hypoglycemia. Recent studies have suggested an increase in the incidence of insulinoma in recent decades that may possibly be secondary… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; localized insulinoma; insulinoma; versus surgical ... See more keywords
Hypoglycemia Unawareness in Insulinoma Revealed with Flash Glucose Monitoring Systems
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1173-18
Abstract: The delayed diagnosis of insulinoma remains a clinical issue. One of the main causes of such a delay is hypoglycemia unawareness. A 53-year-old woman fell unconscious during postprandial exercises. Flash glucose monitoring (FGM) systems revealed… read more here.
Keywords: unawareness insulinoma; hypoglycemia; hypoglycemia unawareness; flash glucose ... See more keywords