Insulinoma--diagnosis and treatment
Marek, B.; Kajdaniuk, D.; Kos-Kudła, B.; Foltyn, W.; Borgiel-Marek, H.; Matyja, V.; Pakuła, D.
Endokrynologia Polska 58(1): 58-62
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0423-104X PMID: 17354206 Document Number: 614351
Insulinomas are the most common functioning endocrine tumors of pancreas. Approximately 10% are multiple, less than 10% can be malignant and 5-10% associated with the MEN-1 syndrome. Insulinomas are the most common cause of hypoglycemia resulting from endogenous hyperinsulinism. The aim of this lecture is to present the up-to-date information concerning the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of insulinoma.