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docosama

Re: Recurrent Hypoglycemia?

reason for starting steroids is associated "adrenal insufficiency" as evident by positive Short Synecthan test.

drnasar

Re: Recurrent Hypoglycemia?

i wonder what the diagnosis ended up to be.
there is a possibility of islet cell hyperplasia or an extra pancreatic tumor secreting insulin like growth factor.do post the diagnosis and treatment given.

SARSH

Re: Recurrent Hypoglycemia?

i would agrre with the workup for insulinoma and MEN.I also fail to understand the rationale for steroids.maybe a sulfonyurea level can be done to rule out an accidental ingesion.

khurrshaz

Re: Recurrent Hypoglycemia?

I would like to know the rationale of using corticosteroids in this patient?

docosama

Re: Recurrent Hypoglycemia?

anxiety doesnt cause hypoglycemia, rather it causes hyperglycemia due to release of stress hormones.

The above patient is adviced Pancreatic Angiography for the localization of Insulinoma, but he hasnt gone for it yet.