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Insulinoma Presenting with Long-Standing Depression, Primary Hypogonadism, and Sertoli Cell Only Syndrome
Joint Authors
Malabu, Usman Hammawa
Tan, Yong Mong
Gowda, Durgesh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim was to report an unusual case of insulinoma presenting with long-standing depression and primary testicular failure.
We describe a 34-year-old male with clinical, laboratory, and radiologic data consistent with islet cell tumor and seminiferous tubule failure primary hypogonadism.
The literature is reviewed relative to the component of this syndrome, and a possible association is discussed.
The subject was investigated for a long-standing history of depression requiring medical attention because of mental confusion and slurred speech and was found to have an insulinoma.
He was diagnosed with primary gonadal failure and physical examination showed no evidence of dysmorphic features.
Chromosomal analysis revealed normal 46 XY and testicular biopsy showed Sertoli cell only syndrome (SCOS).
Biochemistry revealed endogenous hyperinsulinism and histology confirmed an islet cell tumor.
He remained euglycemic postoperatively and on followup.
From this report, we emphasize drawing clinicians' attention to the possibility of an association between insulinoma and primary testicular failure and suggest consideration of this diagnosis in patients with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism who may present with infertility.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Malabu, Usman Hammawa& Gowda, Durgesh& Tan, Yong Mong. 2013. Insulinoma Presenting with Long-Standing Depression, Primary Hypogonadism, and Sertoli Cell Only Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508680
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Malabu, Usman Hammawa…[et al.]. Insulinoma Presenting with Long-Standing Depression, Primary Hypogonadism, and Sertoli Cell Only Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508680
American Medical Association (AMA)
Malabu, Usman Hammawa& Gowda, Durgesh& Tan, Yong Mong. Insulinoma Presenting with Long-Standing Depression, Primary Hypogonadism, and Sertoli Cell Only Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508680
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508680