The treatment of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycaemia in adults: an update

ConclusionsNew approaches to treatment of HH are available including mini-invasive surgical techniques and alternative local –regional ablative therapy for benign insulinoma and everolimus for malignant insulinoma. A correct differential diagnosis is of paramount importance to avoid unnecessary surgical operations and to implement the appropriate treatment mainly in the uncommon forms of HH, such as nesidioblastosis and autoimmune hypoglycaemia.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research