IGF-2 mediated hypoglycemia and the paradox of an apparently benign lesion: a case report & review of the literature

IGF-2 mediated hypoglycemia and the paradox of an apparently benign lesion: a case report & review of the literature

Abstract Background Non-islet cell tumour hypoglycemia (NICTH) is rarely encountered in clinical practice. Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) is the most common cause of NICTH observed in the setting of mesenchymal and epithelial neoplasia. This is a paraneoplastic syndrome caused by IGF2 activatio...

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Main Authors: Mairead T. Crowley, Eibhlin Lonergan, Peter O’Callaghan, Caroline M. Joyce, M. Morita, Niamh Conlon, Domhnall J. O’Halloran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Insulin-like growth factor 2
Hypoglycemia
Non-islet cell tumour hypoglycemia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-022-01175-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-022-01175-4

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