Insulinoma in a Young Patient With Focal Seizures: A Case Report of a Neurological Diagnostic Challenge

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: María Valerio López, Christopher Kaleb Romero Ríos, Mohammed Zahran, Allan Mariano Bodan Campbell, Amilcar Alfaro, Jorge Chamorro Flores
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71931
Cited by: 1
References: 9

Abstract

Insulinomas can mimic refractory epilepsy, leading to diagnostic delays. Hypoglycemia should be ruled out in patients with fasting-associated focal seizures. Timely diagnosis via Whipple's triad and surgical resection offers a complete cure and reversal of neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
e71931–e71931
Publication date
24 January 2026
Language
EN