Question 1

what is an insulinoma?

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Pancreas tumor: Insulinoma is a rare tumor of the pancreas that produces excess insulin. Can cause severe hypoglycemia, confusion, convulsions, etc. Most all of these tumors are benign and are removed surgically.

Question 2

how does one get insulinoma?

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Random: There is no known cause to identify why someone would get the rare condition of an insulinoma.

Question 3

what are the tests for insulinoma?

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Blood insulin level: Diagnosis by blood sugar and Insulin levels in the blood. Low blood sugar with high Insulin confirms diagnosis. To detect the tumor in the pancreas, (most are small), so detection may be difficult; studies performed, fine cut ct scan, mri, octreotide scan, and/or endoscopic ultrasound. Surgeons detect these tumors even where they are not seen on radiological testing with ultrasound during surgery.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of insulinoma?

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Several: Consistent low blood sugars, rapid weight gain, accumulation of skin tags in the armpit and groin areas are some of the symptoms.  Small insulinomas may be hard to detect and may not be accompanied by obvious symptoms.

Question 5

what symptoms can insulinoma bring about?

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Low glucose: Thses usually cause symptoms of hypoglycemi?  It can lead to weakness, a feeling of passing out and even sudden bout of bad temper that all gets better with the ingestion of sugar.  www.drlugo.com.

Question 6

where in your body could you get an insulinoma?

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Usually pancreas: The most common place is in the pancreas.  Insulinomas can also be found within the small intestine.  These are tumors that produce Insulin which causes low blood sugars and impressive weight gains.  Generally an operation is recommended to remove the tumor.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: insulinoma?

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Insulinoma: An insulinoma is a tumor of the pancreas that   secretes insulin. The beta cells in the pancrease (pancrelipase) secrete Insulin in response to high glucose levels in the blood. Since an insulinoma is a collection of abnormal cells, an insulinoma will produce Insulin regardless of the blood glucose levels and can cause profound hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels).

Question 8

i had insulinoma is there anybody else who had it or has it, and is fully recovered?

Accepted Answer

Most are cured: This is an uncommon tumor. 90% are benign and cured with surgery. The malignant ones are still very treatable and associated with long survivals. I can only make general comments about the usual insulinoma.

Question 9

is diabetes related to insulinoma?

Accepted Answer

NO: No insulinoma causes low blood glucose.

Question 10

does insulinoma cause hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Insulinoma is an insulin-secreting adenoma (tumor), mostly seen in older children and adults.  Excess Insulin is responsible for the lowering of blood glucose level.

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