Insulinoma in a Young Patient With Focal Seizures: A Case Report of a Neurological Diagnostic Challenge

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María Valerio López · Thomas More Universitas

Christopher Kaleb Romero Ríos · Hospital Militar Central

Mohammed Zahran · Thomas More Universitas

A Campbell · Thomas More Universitas

Amilcar Alfaro · Thomas More Universitas

Jorge Chamorro Flores · Thomas More Universitas

Abstract

Insulinomas can mimic refractory epilepsy, leading to diagnostic delays. Hypoglycemia should be ruled out in patients with fasting-associated focal seizures. Timely diagnosis via Whipple's triad and surgical resection offers a complete cure and reversal of neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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Published in: Clinical Case Reports

Volume 14, Issue 2, pp. e71931-e71931

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71931

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Insulinoma in a Young Patient With Focal Seizures: A Case Report of a Neurological Diagnostic Challenge

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