Diagnosis. Insulin-secreting lesion (insulinoma) in the tail of the pancreas. Management. The tumor was resected with cure of symptoms. A 41-year-old Maltese woman was referred to a specialist ...

In some cases of insulinoma, a 72 h fasting test can produce negative results. 1,2 In Placzkowski and colleagues' study, the 72 h fast test result was negative in three of eight patients who had ...

This regulates blood sugar levels. In rare cases, the beta cells malfunction, resulting in a benign tumor called an insulinoma. This tumor almost never spreads, but it still causes problems due to ...

Gila monsters are odd lizards, both from a physical and chemical standpoint. Most people can at least recognize the 1.5-foot-long lizard due its striking bumpy, pink and black scales, squat body, and ...

T1 Tumor limited to the pancreas and size <2 cm T2 Tumor limited to the pancreas and size 2–4 cm T3 Tumor limited to the pancreas and size >4 cm or invading duodenum or bile duct T4 Tumor ...

The exotic pet trade has exploded recently, with millions of unconventional animals being bought and sold globally. This ...