Frequent falls and confusion: recurrent hypoglycemia in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex. Issue 5 (24th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Comninos, Alexander N.; Yang, Lisa; Abbara, Ali; Dhillo, Waljit S.; Bassett, J.H. Duncan; Todd, Jeannie F.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 904
• Page End: 909
• Publication Date: 2018-03-24
• Subjects: Confusion -- falls -- hypoglycemia -- insulinoma -- tuberous sclerosis complex; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1483
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Recurrent hypoglycemia is common, but its presentation is often insidious resulting in delays in diagnosis and significant morbidity. We describe a case of an insulinoma presenting with falls and confusion in a patient with tuberous sclerosis, demonstrating the importance of early hypoglycemia identification and a potential shared molecular pathogenesis. Abstract : Recurrent hypoglycemia is common, but its presentation is often insidious resulting in delays in diagnosis and significant morbidity. We describe a case of an insulinoma presenting with falls and confusion in a patient with tuberous sclerosis, demonstrating the importance of early hypoglycemia identification and a potential shared molecular pathogenesis.