Metastatic Insulinoma Symptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More

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?

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

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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.

Elite in Metastatic Insulinoma

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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Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Marc G. Mesleh

General Surgery

Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Marc G. Mesleh

General Surgery

Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

4400 W 95th St, Ste 413,

Oak Lawn, IL

708-346-4055

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Marc Mesleh is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Mesleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.