A case of localized fibrous tumor of the pleura presenting with hypoglycemia.
- Author:
Jong Dae BONG
1
;
Sang Hyuk KWAK
;
Tae Woong LEE
;
Hong Suk RHU
;
Sung Ki CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Goheung General Hospital, Chunnam, Korea. bong2888@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Localized fibrous tumor;
Pleura;
Hypoglycemia
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Blood Glucose;
Coma;
Diaphragm;
Humans;
Hypoglycemia*;
Insulin;
Insulin-Like Growth Factor II;
Pleura*
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2004;67(2):204-207
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Localized fibrous tumor of the pleura is rare, slowly growing, benign tumor. Most of these tumors clinically behave asymptomatically, although tumor-associated hypoglycemia occurs in a few cases and lead to hypoglycemic coma. Laboratory investigations show elevation of IGF-II with a 2-3 times higher effect on the blood glucose level than insulin. Surgical resection of the tumor is recommended. We report on the case of a 81-year-old man, who complained of hypoglycemic episodes. Diagnostic evaluation showed a fibrous tumor of pleura attached to the right diaphragm.
