ea0037ep1102 | Endocrine tumours | ECE2015
Goncalves Ana Pires
, Almeida Rui
, Martins Hercilia
, Lourenco Madalena
, Pereira Jorge
, Peixe Bruno
, Clara Ana Rita
, Viegas Conceicao
, Nobre Ana Marta
, Silva Silvia
, Pereira Jorge Paulino
, Lazaro Mario
Introduction: Functional islet β-cell tumours represent 12% of all pancreatic neoplasms. Diagnosing this type of tumour is often challenging because they present with unspecific clinical features overlapping more common syndromes. Diagnosis involves expensive testing, so, establishing whipples triad and excluding causes of exogenous hyperinsulinaemia is crucial before initiating investigation.Objective: To report a rare case of a proinsu...