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Case Reports
. 2020 Dec 28;7(1):80-83.
doi: 10.1016/j.aace.2020.11.002. eCollection 2021 Jan-Feb.

Tumor-Induced Hypoglycemia: An Unusual Case Report and Review of Literature

Basma Abdulhadi  1 , Catherine Anastasopoulou  2 , Patamaporn Lekprasert  2
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Case Reports

Tumor-Induced Hypoglycemia: An Unusual Case Report and Review of Literature

Basma Abdulhadi et al. AACE Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Objective: To describe a rare case of pheochromocytoma presenting with hypoglycemia.

Methods: We describe a rare case of pheochromocytoma presenting with a hypoglycemic seizure. Our article includes our differentials, work up, and management.

Results: Our patient had non-islet-cell tumor hypoglycemia that was non-insulin mediated, as noted by low insulin levels. His hypoglycemia was likely multifactorial and mediated by different mechanisms. We describe the rare case and review the causes of tumor-induced hypoglycemia.

Conclusion: Pheochromocytomas can rarely present with hypoglycemia and are associated with a poor prognosis.

Keywords: IGF-2, insulin-like growth factor 2; TIH, tumor-induced hypoglycemia; hypoglycemia; pheochromocytoma; tumor-induced hypoglycemia.

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Large necrotic mass measuring 12.6 × 12.1 × 13.2 cm.
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Enlarged liver with multiple metastatic masses.
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