A Case of Insulinoma Mimicking Complex Partial Seizure.
- Author:
Byung Woo YOON
1
;
Kwang Woo LEE
;
Jae Kyu ROH
;
Sang Bok LEE
;
Ho Jin MYUNG
;
Seung Keun OH
;
Eui Keun HAM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Anticonvulsants;
Delayed Diagnosis;
Diagnostic Errors;
Fasting;
Female;
Glucose;
Humans;
Hypoglycemia;
Insulinoma*;
Middle Aged;
Seizures*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1988;6(1):101-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Insulinoma is a rare tumor occurring more often in the older age range. Because of the neuroglycopenic symptoms initial misdiagnosis or the delayed diagnosis are frequent. We recently experienced a case of insulinoma in a 50-year-old female with the symptoms of complex partial seizure, who had been treated with the antiepileptic drugs. Hypoglycemia was detected and the parenteral supplement of glucose rapidly reversed her symptoms, and the prolonged fasting test showed the pattern of insulinoma. Curative surgery was performed. So we report a case of insulinoma with the review of literature.
