digestive disorders
Insulinoma
Introduction
An insulinoma is a rare type of tumor of the Pancreas that secretes These tumors arise from cells in the pancreas that produceinsulin. Symptoms caused by low blood sugar ( Hypoglycemia ) include faintness, weakness, headache, and confusion. Diagnosis includes blood and imaging tests. Treatment is surgery when possible and sometimes chemotherapy. Insulinomas are a type of Overview of Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors . Only 10% of insulinomas are cancerous. The average age at diagnosis is 50. 