An Atypical Presentation on Insulinoma

The presentation of an insulinoma can be insidious, leading to delays in diagnosis that can last years. A seizure is a severe manifestation of hypoglycemia, but focusing on the neurological evaluation can overlook an insulinoma as the primary etiology. Consequently, there are several reports of insu...

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Main Authors: Kluesner, Joseph, Beauvais,Alexis, Colburn,Jeffrey, Folaron,Irene
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnosis
insulinomaS
Medicine and Medical Research
Pancreas
SEIZURES
TUMORS
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Summary:The presentation of an insulinoma can be insidious, leading to delays in diagnosis that can last years. A seizure is a severe manifestation of hypoglycemia, but focusing on the neurological evaluation can overlook an insulinoma as the primary etiology. Consequently, there are several reports of insulinomas initially misdiagnosed as epilepsy. Contrary to these reports, we present a case of new onset seizure that immediately led to the diagnosis and treatment of an insulinoma. San Antonio Military Health System and Universities Research Forum , 16 Jun 2017, 16 Jun 2017,