Metastatic Insulinoma Overview

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What is the definition of Metastatic Insulinoma?
Metastatic insulinoma is a very rare type of neuroendocrine cancer that occurs as a tumor in the pancreas and produces extra insulin (hyperinsulinemia), causing low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Metastatic insulinoma can spread to the lymph nodes and liver.
What are the symptoms of Metastatic Insulinoma?
Symptoms of malignant insulinoma may include weakness; tremor; palpitations; rapid heartbeat; excessive sweating; increased appetite; vision, behavioral, and personality changes; seizures; coma; and death.
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What are the current treatments for Metastatic Insulinoma?
Treatment for malignant insulinoma may include wide resection surgery of the pancreas and liver, somatostatin analogues (octreotide) and mTOR inhibitors to control blood glucose levels, chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and kinase inhibitors (sunitinib malate).
Who are the top Metastatic Insulinoma Local Doctors?
James C. Yao
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Dr. James C. Yao
Oncology
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Dr. James C. Yao
Oncology

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
Houston, TX 
713-592-5433
Languages Spoken:
English
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James Yao is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Metastatic Insulinoma, Carcinoid Syndrome, and Pancreatectomy.

Steven B. Goldin
Advanced in Metastatic Insulinoma
Dr. Steven B. Goldin
General Surgery
Advanced in Metastatic Insulinoma
Dr. Steven B. Goldin
General Surgery

Aurora Surgery

5300 Memorial Dr, 
Two Rivers, WI 
920-793-7530
Languages Spoken:
English
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Steven Goldin is a General Surgeon in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Dr. Goldin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Bernard Goichot
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Bernard Goichot
Strasbourg, FR 

Bernard Goichot practices in Strasbourg, France. Mr. Goichot is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Insulinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Glucagonoma, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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