Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2000 Dec;33(12):978-981.
Malignant Mesothelioma with Hypoglycemia: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Catholic University Medical College, Daejon St. Mary's Hospital, Korea.
- 2Department of Anesthesiology, Catholic University Medical College, Daejon St. Mary's Hospital, Korea.
- 3Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Catholic University Medical College, St. Mary's Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
- Pleural mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm originating from pleural mesothelial cell. Hypoglycemia associated with tumor is knowen to be a rare consequence of non-islet cell tumors. A patient having severe, episodic hypoglycemia was found to have a large mass occupying the left hemithorax. The hypoglycemia was resolved immediately after the surgical removal of the tumor. Histologic examination of the tumor revealed localized fibrous mesothelioma.
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