Radiofrequency Ablation as a Primary Therapy for Benign Functioning Insulinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Insulinomas are rare, life-threatening pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Surgical removal continues to be the treatment of choice, yet it is associated with considerable risk of morbidity. Here, we describe our patient with insulinoma who was successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation.

Methods

The patient was a 56-year-old man with no history of diabetes mellitus. He presented with recurrent episodes of transient ischemic attacks and stroke over the last 3 years. Some changes in his behavior and memory were noticed by family members. During his hospital stay for the second transient ischemic attack, frequent hypoglycemia was documented, which was asymptomatic. Insulinoma was confirmed biochemically. Radiological findings were also compatible with pancreatic

SUBMITTER: Alyusuf EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8053623 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature