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Case Report and Literature Review of Insulinoma in the Geriatric Population: An 86-Year-Old Female with Syncope of Unknown Origin
Joint Authors
Field, Zachary
Eichelberger, Gerry Samantha
Carbono, Jordan
Kainaur, KanwarAnoop
Montalvo, Federico
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Insulinomas are extremely rare pancreatic endocrine tumors.
The tumor is characterized by endogenous hypersecretion of insulin and ensuing development of symptoms of neuroglycopenia and the catecholaminergic response.
Symptoms may not always be present, particularly in patients compensating appropriately with increased appetites and caloric intake due to low glucose levels.
Early localization of the disease is essential to prevent lethal hypoglycemia and timely treatment.
This case report and literature review depict the case of a pancreatic insulinoma in an 86-year-old female, an exceptionally rare presentation based on age and absence of clinical symptoms for one or more years prior to hospitalization.
Despite its rarity, similar presentations have been reported in the literature and are further outlined with characteristics and treatment plans.
This case highlights a unique presentation of insulinoma and suggests the need for clinical vigilance and further study.
It also discusses diagnosis, localization, and management of this uncommon disease in patients above the age of seventy-five.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eichelberger, Gerry Samantha& Carbono, Jordan& Field, Zachary& Kainaur, KanwarAnoop& Montalvo, Federico. 2020. Case Report and Literature Review of Insulinoma in the Geriatric Population: An 86-Year-Old Female with Syncope of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147136
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eichelberger, Gerry Samantha…[et al.]. Case Report and Literature Review of Insulinoma in the Geriatric Population: An 86-Year-Old Female with Syncope of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147136
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eichelberger, Gerry Samantha& Carbono, Jordan& Field, Zachary& Kainaur, KanwarAnoop& Montalvo, Federico. Case Report and Literature Review of Insulinoma in the Geriatric Population: An 86-Year-Old Female with Syncope of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147136
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147136