Pregnancy complicated by insulinoma. Case report.
An insulinoma was excised during pregnancy. The tumor was located by radiography and severe hypoglycaemia made it necessary to administer diazoxide to the mother. The out come in the pregnancy was satisfactory. The rationale and risks of giving diazoxide in pregnancy are discussed.
D007516:Adenoma, Islet Cell / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003981:Diazoxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
D003981:Diazoxide