Refractory hypoglycemia associated with giant solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (Doege–Potter syndrome)
- 22.10.2020
- case report
Erschienen in:
- Verfasst von
- Carlo Alberto Manzo
- Emanuele Asti
- Caterina Froiio
- Barbara Bruni
- Luigi Bonavina, MD
- Erschienen in
- European Surgery | Ausgabe 6/2020
Summary
Background
The association of a solitary tumor of the pleura with paraneoplastic refractory hypoglycemia is a very rare clinical condition.
Methods
An 86-year-old gentleman with an incidentally discovered large mass in the left chest and a long-standing history of refractory hypoglycemia was referred for surgical consultation. Computed tomography and PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan confirmed the presence of a homogeneous mass leaning on the left hemidiaphragm with no tracer uptake.
Results
After tumor board discussion, the mass was radically excised through a left thoracotomy. Histopathology revealed a benign solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura. At 1‑year follow-up the patient was doing well and did not further complain of hypoglycemia-related symptoms.
Conclusion
Doege–Potter syndrome is a life-threatening condition associated with severely impaired quality of life. Prompt identification and surgical treatment are mandatory.
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- Titel
- Refractory hypoglycemia associated with giant solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (Doege–Potter syndrome)
- Verfasst von
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Carlo Alberto Manzo
Emanuele Asti
Caterina Froiio
Barbara Bruni
Luigi Bonavina, MD
- Publikationsdatum
- 22.10.2020
- Verlag
- Springer Vienna
- Erschienen in
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European Surgery / Ausgabe 6/2020
Print ISSN: 1682-8631
Elektronische ISSN: 1682-4016 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10353-020-00673-w
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