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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?

Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Maria V. Stapfer

Transplant Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics

Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Maria V. Stapfer

Transplant Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics

Providence Medical Foundation

1950 Sunny Crest Dr,

Fullerton, CA

(1.6 mi)

Languages Spoken:

English

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Maria Stapfer is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Fullerton, California. Dr. Stapfer and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Daneng G. Li

Oncology

Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Daneng G. Li

Oncology

City Of Hope Medical Foundation

1500 Duarte Rd,

Duarte, CA

(18.1 mi)

626-256-4673

Experience:

16+ years

Languages Spoken:

English

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Daneng Li is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Li has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

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Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Vincent M. Chung

Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology

Experienced in Metastatic Insulinoma

Dr. Vincent M. Chung

Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology

City Of Hope Medical Foundation

209 Fair Oaks Ave,

South Pasadena, CA

(21.8 mi)

626-396-2900

Languages Spoken:

English

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Vincent Chung is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Chung and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metastatic Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, and Endoscopy.