Insulinoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is an insulinoma
A
tumour of pancreatic islet cells
2
Q
what genetic condition is an insulinoma associated with
A
MEN 1
3
Q
what 3 tumours do people with MEN 1 get
A
3Ps:
- parathyroid adenoma
- pituitary tumour
- pancreatic tumour
4
Q
symptoms of insulinoma
A
hypoglycaemia with fasting / with exercise
- diplopia
- weakness
- tremor
symptoms improve with food
5
Q
investigation
A
CT pancreas
6
Q
treatment
A
surgical excision
7
Q
what happens to c-peptide if you give insulin in a patient with an insulinoma
A
c-peptide will not fall
