Metastatic Insulinoma Overview

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What is the definition of Metastatic Insulinoma?
Metastatic insulinoma is a very rare type of neuroendocrine cancer that occurs as a tumor in the pancreas and produces extra insulin (hyperinsulinemia), causing low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Metastatic insulinoma can spread to the lymph nodes and liver.
What are the symptoms of Metastatic Insulinoma?
Symptoms of malignant insulinoma may include weakness; tremor; palpitations; rapid heartbeat; excessive sweating; increased appetite; vision, behavioral, and personality changes; seizures; coma; and death.
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What are the current treatments for Metastatic Insulinoma?
Treatment for malignant insulinoma may include wide resection surgery of the pancreas and liver, somatostatin analogues (octreotide) and mTOR inhibitors to control blood glucose levels, chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and kinase inhibitors (sunitinib malate).
Who are the top Metastatic Insulinoma Local Doctors?
Ursina R. Teitelbaum
Dr. Ursina R. Teitelbaum
Oncology | Palliative Medicine | Hematology Oncology
Dr. Ursina R. Teitelbaum
Oncology | Palliative Medicine | Hematology Oncology

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 2, Symp Mgmt/pall Care, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (91.8 mi)
215-614-1618
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ursina Teitelbaum is an Oncologist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Teitelbaum and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. David W. Greenwald
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Dr. David W. Greenwald
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

Medical Oncology Associates Of Wyoming Valley, PC

382 Pierce St, 
Kingston, PA 
 (6.3 mi)
570-288-7231
Languages Spoken:
English

David Greenwald is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Greenwald and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Aneela A. Ali
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Dr. Aneela A. Ali
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
1000 E Mountain Blvd, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
 (6.6 mi)
570-808-4772
Languages Spoken:
English
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Aneela Ali is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.

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