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Insulinoma - Symptom

Alternative Names

Insuloma; Islet cell adenoma

Symptoms:

Signs and tests:

The person's blood may be tested after fasting for:

  • Low blood glucose
  • High blood insulin level
  • High C-peptide level

CT or MRI scan of the abdomen may be performed to look for a pancreatic tumor. If the test is negative, one of the following tests may be performed:

  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • Octreotide scan
  • Pancreatic arteriography
  • Pancreatic venous sampling for insulin
  • Reviewed last on: 10/25/2006
  • Robert Hurd, M.D., Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.