Central Pancreatectomy with Pancreaticojejunostomy for an Insulinoma: A Case Report with Literature Review

Background: Insulinomas are a rare entity commonly treated by resection. Central pancreatectomy represents an uncommon type of resection for pancreatic lesions. Case Presentation: A 77-year-old female underwent a central pancreatectomy with Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy and pancreatic stump overs...

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Autores principales: Nagle, Ramzy T., Takyi, Valerie E., Yeo, Charles J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5933480/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30631837
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/pancan.2017.0003
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Sumario:Background: Insulinomas are a rare entity commonly treated by resection. Central pancreatectomy represents an uncommon type of resection for pancreatic lesions. Case Presentation: A 77-year-old female underwent a central pancreatectomy with Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy and pancreatic stump oversew after presenting with symptoms of hypoglycemia concerning for an insulinoma. Her hospital course was uncomplicated and her symptoms resolved after resection. Conclusion: Resection of insulinomas is the preferred approach of treatment, and resection by central pancreatectomy is a safe option for benign lesions in the neck of the pancreas.

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