Case Report of Glucagonoma Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Castro Pablo Granero, Alberto Miyar, Jose Granero Trancón, Paloma Álvarez Martínez, Jose A Álvarez Pérez, Jose C Fernández Fernández, Carmen M García Bernardo, Luis Barneo Serra, Juan J González González
Primary Institution: Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
Conclusion
Early diagnosis of glucagonoma syndrome allows for complete surgical resection and provides the only chance of a cure.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with symptoms including skin lesions, weight loss, and diabetes.
- Surgical resection of the tumor led to the resolution of symptoms.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of glucagonoma.
Takeaway
A 70-year-old woman had a rare condition called glucagonoma syndrome, which was caused by a tumor in her pancreas. After surgery to remove the tumor, her symptoms went away.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor, and various diagnostic tests were performed including imaging and laboratory analyses.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
70-year-old Caucasian woman.
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