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Frequent falls and confusion: recurrent hypoglycemia in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex.

Alexander N ComninosLisa YangAli AbbaraWaljit S DhilloJ H Duncan BassettJeannie F Todd
Published in: Clinical case reports (2018)
Recurrent hypoglycemia is common, but its presentation is often insidious resulting in delays in diagnosis and significant morbidity. We describe a case of an insulinoma presenting with falls and confusion in a patient with tuberous sclerosis, demonstrating the importance of early hypoglycemia identification and a potential shared molecular pathogenesis.
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