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Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-10 | Issue-01 | 7-10
Case Report
Successful Surgery of a Pancreatic Insulinoma Misdiagnosed as a Neuropsychiatric Disorder for 9 Years: A Case Report
Alahyane M, Boualam H, Ammar S, Ijdda S, Rafi S, El Mghari G, El Ansari N
Published : Jan. 11, 2025
DOI : DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjm.2025.v10i01.002
Abstract
Insulinoma is a rare functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour that is usually sporadic and solitary. It can have a varied presentation. Neuroglycopenic manifestations of hypoglycemia due to insuline hypersecretion can mimic neurological or psychiatric disorders, thus often a diagnosis and treatment delay. Insulinoma is a potentially curable condition, but it can be fatal if left unrecognized. We report a case of A 45-year-old woman who had a 9-year delay before diagnosing insulinoma after being initially assessed with anxiety–depressive disorder. The case report below provides a detailed review of the diagnosis, tumour localization, and the successful surgical intervention implemented for the patient.
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