AI Article Synopsis
- - A 19-year-old patient experienced seizures caused by severe hypoglycemia during a doctor's visit.
- - Tests indicated hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia and hinted at possible liver metastasis, raising suspicion for a hormone-active neuroendocrine tumor.
- - Following a liver biopsy and CT scan, a neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor was confirmed, and the patient began oncological treatment.
Article Abstract
We describe the case of a 19-years old patient with seizure due to severe hypoglycaemia during general practitioner consultation. Because of hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia and suspected liver metastasis a neuroendocrine hormone active tumor was suspected. After liver biopsy and CT scan a neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor could be diagnosed. Afterwards oncological therapy was induced.
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