AI Article Synopsis
- The study details a unique case of pheochromocytoma that resulted in hypoglycemia and a seizure.
- It discusses the patient's diagnostics, including low insulin levels, indicating non-insulin mediated hypoglycemia as a factor.
- The findings highlight that while pheochromocytomas usually cause high hormone levels, they can also lead to hypoglycemia, which is rare and can have serious outcomes.
Article 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.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7924146 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aace.2020.11.002 | DOI Listing |
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