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An '''insulinoma''' is a [[tumour]] of the [[pancreas]] derived from the [[beta cell]]s which while retaining the ability to synthesize and secrete [[insulin]] is autonomous of the normal feedback mechanisms. Patients present with symptomatic [[hypoglycemia]] which is ameliorated by feeding. The diagnosis of an insulinoma is usually made biochemically with low blood sugar, elevated insulin, pro-insulin and C-peptide levels and confirmed by [[medical imaging]] or angiography. The definitive treatment is surgery. | An '''insulinoma''' is a [[tumour]] of the [[pancreas]] derived from the [[beta cell]]s which while retaining the ability to synthesize and secrete [[insulin]] is autonomous of the normal feedback mechanisms. Patients present with symptomatic [[hypoglycemia]] which is ameliorated by feeding. The diagnosis of an insulinoma is usually made biochemically with low blood sugar, elevated insulin, pro-insulin and C-peptide levels and confirmed by [[medical imaging]] or angiography. The definitive treatment is surgery. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]
Overview
An insulinoma is a tumour of the pancreas derived from the beta cells which while retaining the ability to synthesize and secrete insulin is autonomous of the normal feedback mechanisms. Patients present with symptomatic hypoglycemia which is ameliorated by feeding. The diagnosis of an insulinoma is usually made biochemically with low blood sugar, elevated insulin, pro-insulin and C-peptide levels and confirmed by medical imaging or angiography. The definitive treatment is surgery.