A Rare Case of Insulinoma in a Patient with Hydrocephalus and COVID-19

Authors

  • Stefanus G. Kandinata Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital - Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9099-1407
  • Sony W. Mudjanarko Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5941-904X

Keywords:

COVID-19, hydrocephalus, hypoglycemia, insulinoma, seizures

Abstract

Insulinoma is a rare entity, in which neuroglycopenia symptoms of recurrent hypoglycemia are often confused with the neuropsychiatric disorder, especially in a patient with hydrocephalus. Hypoglycemia leads to a proinflammatory and procoagulant state, which may worsen the COVID-19 prognosis. We report a case of a 25-year-old woman with an initial presentation of seizure. No previous medical history and drugs were recorded. Intravenous dextrose is administered as low blood sugar was evident but no marked improvement in consciousness was observed.

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Published

2023-04-14

How to Cite

Kandinata, S. G. ., & Mudjanarko, S. W. . (2023). A Rare Case of Insulinoma in a Patient with Hydrocephalus and COVID-19. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 131(S2). Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/26149

Issue

Vol. 131 No. S2 (2023)

Section

CASOS CLÍNICOS

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