Abstract
Localization of insulinomas by preoperative imaging is critical for successful surgical resection. However, the visualization and localization of small insulinomas by recent imaging modalities still remains a challenge. Here, we report a 77-year-old woman with a small insulinoma successfully localized by performing arterial stimulation and venous sampling (ASVS), and subsequent super-selective CTA (SSCTA). It was not visualized by routine non-invasive imaging tests such as digital subtraction angiography (DSA). The small size (1.0 cm) of the surgically removed tumor supports the usefulness of SSCTA for localizing very small insulinomas.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1983-1986 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Internal Medicine |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Computed tomography angiography (CTA)
- Imaging diagnosis
- Insulinoma
- Localization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine