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IGF-2 mediated hypoglycemia and the paradox of an apparently benign lesion: a case report & review of the literature.

Mairead T CrowleyEibhlin LonerganPeter O'CallaghanCaroline M JoyceM MoritaNiamh ConlonDomhnall J O'Halloran
Published in: BMC endocrine disorders (2022)
The paradox in this case is that the benign solitary fibrous tumour accounted for patient morbidity through secretion of IGF2 and without treatment, posed a mortality risk. This is despite the synchronous presence of a highly malignant fallopian tube neoplasm. This case reinforces the need for thorough clinical evaluation of hypoglycemia to allow prompt and definitive management.
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