Malignant insulinoma in a child

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2010 Dec 15;55(7):1423-6. doi: 10.1002/pbc.22784.

Abstract

Insulinomas are rare tumors with an estimated incidence of one per 250,000 person-years. Most insulinomas are benign with less than 10% demonstrating malignant behavior, the vast majority of which occur in adults. A systemic review of the literature revealed only nine cases of malignant insulinomas occurring in children. Herein, we present a case of metastatic malignant insulinoma in a 12-year-old child. The occurrence of this diagnosis in a child, its unusual pattern of metastases and the challenging management of severe hypoglycemia make this case worth reporting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Insulinoma / diagnosis*
  • Insulinoma / secondary
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology