Abstract:Background
Nesidioblastosis and insulinomas are caused by dysfunctional β cells, which in turn can cause endogenous hyperinsulinemia. In adults, the clinical and histomorphological features of nesidioblastosis and insulinoma may be remarkably similar, implying that it can be difficult to differentiate the two entities with preoperative biochemical and diagnostic imaging.
Case presentation
We report a 48-year-old man diagnosed with adult focal nesidioblastosis. We used contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance im… Show more
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