title: Insulinoma, a rare neuroendocrine tumor: a case report.
abstract: We report a case of Insulinoma, a rare neuroendocrine tumor with an incidence of approximately four per 5 million. This case demonstrates the characteristic clinical, biochemical and histological features of an insulinoma, a rare benign neuroendocrine tumor where early recognition is important to ensure proper surgical treatment and prevent serious adverse consequences.
authors.affiliation: University of Hawaii, Pathology Residency Program, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA.
authors.forename: Jane Ellaine F
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Tongson-Ignacio
authors.forename: Stacey A A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Honda
authors.forename: Nadhipuram V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Bhagavan
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007340:Insulinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000473:pathology; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome