Insulinoma: a comprehensive summary of two cases

J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Sep;8(9):FD05-6. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/8694.4782. Epub 2014 Sep 20.

Abstract

Pancreatic endocrine tumours are rare in occurrence. They may present with a baffling range of symptoms which pose a diagnostic dilemma. Two cases of pancreatic insulinoma are presented herewith. Both presented with neuro-psychiatric complaints and were treated symptomatically for depression, anxiety, seizures etc. The diagnosis in these patients was missed for years. Insulinoma being a great diagnostic challenge, requires reasonably high clinical suspicion, accurate biochemical diagnosis and radiological localization to avoid extensive surgery. The aim is to highlight the occurrence of this rare tumour at a tertiary care hospital.

Keywords: Insulinoma; Neuropsychiatric presentation; Spontaneous hypoglycaemia.

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  • Case Reports