Insulinoma presenting as alcoholic stupor. Issue 735 (January 1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dandona, P.; Fonseca, V. A.; Mikhailidis, D. P.; Menon, R. K.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 63:Issue 735(1987)
• Page Start: 39
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 1987-01
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.63.735.39
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : We report a case of prolonged loss of consciousness due to hypoglycaemia following ethanol abuse in a non-diabetic. The patient also reported symptoms compatible with hypoglycaemia following heavy manual work. Further investigations revealed a pancreatic insulinoma, which was successfully removed surgically. The patient remains asymptomatic 18 months later, despite occasional episodes of ethanol abuse. This case illustrates how heavy exercise and/or alcohol abuse can aggravate spontaneous hypoglycaemia.