PREGNANCY COMPLICATED BY INSULINOMA

CASE REPORT

  1. R. Rubens First Assistant1,
  2. A. Carlier Assistant2,
  3. M. Thiery Professor3,
  4. A. Vermeulen Professor4

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1977.tb12643.x

Issue

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 84, Issue 7, pages 543–547, July 1977

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How to Cite

Rubens, R., Carlier, A., Thiery, M. and Vermeulen, A. (1977), PREGNANCY COMPLICATED BY INSULINOMA. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 84: 543–547. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1977.tb12643.x

Author Information

  1. 1

    Department of Endocrinology, University of Ghent, Academisch Ziekenhuis De Pintelaan 135, B-9000-GHENT-Belgium

  2. 2

    Department of Endocrinology, University of Ghent, Academisch Ziekenhuis De Pintelaan 135, B-9000-GHENT-Belgium

  3. 3

    Department of Obstetrics, University of Ghent, Academisch Ziekenhuis De Pintelaan 135, B-9000-GHENT-Belgium

  4. 4

    Department of Endocrinology, University of Ghent, Academisch Ziekenhuis De Pintelaan 135, B-9000-GHENT-Belgium

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

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Summary

An insulinoma was excised during pregnancy. The tumor was located by radiography and severe hypoglycaemia made it necessary to administer diazoxide to the mother. The out come of the pregnancy was satisfactory. The rationale and risks of giving diazoxide in pregnancy are discussed.

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