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ea0041ep634 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2016

Hypoglycaemia unawareness – a challenge in the management of a Von Hippel-Lindau patient

Bettencourt-Silva Rita , Souteiro Pedro , Magalhaes Daniela , Oliveira Joana , Bessa de Melo Renato , Costa Maia Jose , Carvalho Davide , Queiros Joana

Background: The key physiologic defences against hypoglycaemia are the decrease in insulin and the increased secretion of glucose counterregulatory hormones, namely glucagon and epinephrine. The absence of warning signs of impending neuroglycopenia is known as hypoglycaemic unawareness.Case report: Male, 26 year-old, without relevant medical history and with normal body mass index, presented with hypertension, palpitations and diaphoresis. Clinical suspi...