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Insulinoma

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypoglycemiaAvoid Prolonged FastingDysglycemiaHypoglycemiaSeizuresHypercalcemia

Pathophysiology

Insulinoma is a functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor that secretes insulin autonomously — it keeps releasing insulin even when plasma glucose is low. The resulting hyperinsulinemia drives...

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