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Successful medical management of insulinoma with diazoxide for 27 years.

Annabelle M WarrenDuncan J ToplissPeter Shane Hamblin
Published in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports (2020)
Long term diazoxide use can be a safe, effective option for insulinoma when it cannot be localised or removed surgically. Common adverse effects include peripheral oedema, hyperuricaemia, and hirsutism. 68Ga-NOTA-exendin-4 PET/CT scan should be considered for insulinoma localisation when other modalities have been unhelpful.
Keyphrases
  • pet ct
  • positron emission tomography
  • computed tomography
  • healthcare
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • magnetic resonance