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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.

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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?

Bernard Goichot

Elite

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conditions

CHRU De Strasbourg - Hôpital De Hautepierre

Strasbourg, FR

Bernard Goichot practices in Strasbourg, France. Goichot is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Insulinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Insulinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Sebastian J. Krug

Elite

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conditions

UKM Facharzt Für Innere Medizin Gastroenterologie, Onkologische Gastroenterologie (DGVS)

Halle, DE

Sebastian Krug practices in Halle, Germany. Krug is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Insulinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, and Insulinoma.

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Dr. James C. Yao

Oncology

Distinguished

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conditions

Oncology

University of Texas System

Physicians Referral Service

1515 Holcombe Blvd,

Houston, TX

James Yao is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Yao has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Metastatic Insulinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor. He is licensed to treat patients in Texas. Yao is currently accepting new patients.

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