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Learn About Metastatic Insulinoma

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
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English

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.

Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma
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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Pamela J. Hodul
Advanced in Metastatic Insulinoma
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
Advanced in Metastatic Insulinoma
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
Tampa, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Pamela Hodul is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hodul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hodul is currently accepting new patients.

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