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What are the treatment options for severe recurrent hypoglycemia in a patient with malignant insulinoma?

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Endocrinology · Northwell Health Physician Partners Endocrinology At Great Neck

Can try increasing dose of diazoxide or adding sandostatin or octreotide. Not sure what the patient profile looks like, but would any resection be amenable. Can also consider adding corn starch a few times a day.

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