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Glucagonoma presenting as morbid obesity
Author(s) -
Martin Franklin M.,
Hamilton William,
Dons Robert,
Cashell Allan W.,
Ghosh Bimal C.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930390408
Subject(s) - glucagonoma , hyperglucagonemia , medicine , glucagon , morbid obesity , dermatology , obesity , general surgery , insulin , weight loss
A case is described that represents the only reported patient with glucagonoma syndrome and morbid obesity. The diagnosis of glucagonoma should be considered in any patient with the classic criteria despite weight gain. The criteria for diagnosis of glucagonoma are 1) the presence of a glucagon‐secrcting tumor, 2) hyperglucagonemia, and 3) the clinical manifestations of either necrolytic migratory erythema, glucose intolerance, or hypoaminoacidemia.