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How they remove a cyst on the pancreas called insulinoma?

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Insulinoma or Cyst?: These are 2 different entities. Cysts are typically fluid filled benign growths that rarely require any intervention unless they are growing. Insulinoma is more serious as it is a solid tumor/growth which produces excess of Insulin which can cause serious problems due to low blood sugar levels(hypoglycemia). So try to find out which of these two diagnoses you likely have. Good luck.

Answered 6/25/2014

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