Pattern of Weight Loss after Successful Enucleation of an Insulin-producing Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor

Authors

  • Mark Anthony Sandoval University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital
  • Tom Edward Lo Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • A' Ericson Berberabe Divison of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Mark Anthony De Lusong Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Juan Maria Ibarra Co Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with hypoglycemic symptoms and weight gain.  Biochemical investigations revealed endogenous hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia.  A CT scan and MRI of the abdomen were initially not successful in localizing a pancreatic mass.  However, an endoscopic ultrasound was able to demonstrate a pancreatic head mass.  Enucleation of the mass resulted in clinical and biochemical improvement.  This report also demonstrates the pattern of weight loss after surgery, showing an initial phase of gradual weight loss followed by a rapid loss of weight.  This pattern of weight loss after successful removal of an insulin-producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor is a novel addition to the existing knowledge we have about this condition.

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Published

2015-11-30

How to Cite

Sandoval, M. A., Lo, T. E., Berberabe, A. E., De Lusong, M. A., & Co, J. M. I. (2015). Pattern of Weight Loss after Successful Enucleation of an Insulin-producing Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 30(2), 159. Retrieved from https://www.asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/178

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Vol. 30 No. 2 (2015): November Issue

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Case Reports

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