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Progressive Malignant Insulinoma with Multiple Liver Metastases: A Case Report.

Authors :
Davoudi, Zahra
Nikpour, Shahriar
Bidari, Farahnaz
Homaee, Sina
Nazari, Mohammad Farzad
Saberian, Farnaz
Borhany, Hamed
Source :
Novelty in Biomedicine. Summer2024, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p121-126. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Insulin-secreting tumors are the most common hormone-producing neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract. Only 10 percent of overall cases of insulinoma have malignant variants, which have a poor prognosis. Cases Report: The present study reports an unusual case of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor associated with hypoglycemia and liver metastasis as the initial presentation followed a rapidly progressive clinical course. A few cases of malignant insulinoma were reported with favorable responses in the literature. This research presents a patient with resistant malignant insulinoma who could not undergo an operation and received treatment with somatostatin analogs (S.S.A.), Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), and other supportive care that was inappropriate. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and extensive treatment are auspicious for improving the prognosis of malignant insulinoma, and proper treatment with medications would increase the quality of life of patients. Nevertheless, unfortunately, late patient referrals, socioeconomic conditions, and being infected with Covid-19 disease resulted in death. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23453346
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Novelty in Biomedicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178325772
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.22037/nbm.v12i3.44177