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Insulinoma
Attached are ct scan reports of abdomen .. please explain is it cancerous ?life threatening? What is the solution for it
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Unlikely cancerous , insulinoma is also unlikely . Could be SPEN. Requires proper work up and may need to be excised laparoscopically or robotic
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The CT scan shows a tumour at the tail of Pancreas: common types of tumors are Neuro endocrine tumours, Insulinoma, , and sometimes cancer (in elderly). Severe unexplained attacks of low blood sugar will point to the diagnosis of “Insulinoma”: it is an I salon producing tumour. Generally non cancerous
This will need further tests like a nuclear or PET CT scan , se Insulin levels with blood sugar and C Petide. If other causes are suspected then and other tests like Chromogranin A (for NET)
Treatment wise surgery for removal the tumour along with tail of Pancreas is done either Laparoscopically or Robotically
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See a specialist surgeon and get tests mentions above done
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