Metastatic Insulinoma
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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?
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Dr. James Yao
Oncology
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Dr. James Yao
Oncology
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
Cary, NC 
713-792-6161
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James Yao is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Yao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Metastatic Insulinoma, Carcinoid Syndrome, and Pancreatectomy.

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

5300 Memorial Dr, 
Two Rivers, WI 
920-793-7530
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English
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Steven Goldin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Dr. Goldin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Goldin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Bernard Goichot
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Bernard Goichot
Referral may be required
Strasbourg, FR 

Bernard Goichot practices practicing medicine in Strasbourg, France. Mr. Goichot is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Insulinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Glucagonoma, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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