| Literature DB >> 21057892 |
Grace Tan1, Melissa Teo, Su Pin Choo.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Non-islet cell tumour-induced hypoglycaemia (NICTH) is rare, with few cases reported in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST). CASE REPORT: A 63-year-old Chinese female with known metastatic GIST presents with persistent hypoglycaemia. Investigations revealed a likely diagnosis of NICTH, and she underwent debulking surgery. There was complete resolution of her hypoglycaemia post-operatively DISCUSSION: NICTH should be considered in patients with GIST and hypoglycaemia. Surgical debulking is recommended as part of the management of NICTH.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21057892 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-010-9227-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gastrointest Cancer