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KMID : 0882420040670020204
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2004 Volume.67 No. 2 p.204 ~ p.207
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A case of localized fibrous tumor of the pleura presenting with hypoglycemia
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Bong Jong-Dae
Kwak Sang-Hyuk
Lee Tae-Woong
Rhu Hong-Suk
Chung Sung-Ki
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Abstract
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Localized fibrous tumor of the pleura is rare, slowly growing, benign tumor. Most of these tumors clinically behave asymptomatically, although tumor-associated hypoglycemia occurs in a few cases and lead to hypoglycemic coma. Laboratory investigations show elevation of IGF-II with a 2-3 times higher effect on the blood glucose level than insulin. Surgical resection of the tumor is recommended. We report on the case of a 81-year-old man, who complained of hypoglycemic episodes. Diagnostic evaluation showed a fibrous tumor of pleura attached to the right diaphragm.(Korean J Med 67:204-207, 2004)
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KEYWORD
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Localized fibrous tumor, Pleura, Hypoglycemia
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