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Dieterle MP, Husari A, Prozmann SN, Wiethoff H, Stenzinger A, Röhrich M, Pfeiffer U, Kießling WR, Engel H, Sourij H, Steinberg T, Tomakidi P, Kopf S, Szendroedi J. An Uncommon Cause of Recurrent Presyncope, Dizziness, and Tachycardia: A Case Report of Diffuse, Adult-Onset Nesidioblastosis/Non-Insulinoma Pancreatogenous Hypoglycemia Syndrome (NIPHS). Biomedicines 2023; 11:1741. [PMID: 37371836 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11061741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Neurovegetative and autonomic symptoms are common presentations of various diseases, ranging from psychosomatic to severe organic disorders. A 23-year-old man presented with a history of recurrent presyncope, dizziness, and tachycardia. Repeated diagnostic work-up in various clinical settings could not identify any definite cause for approximately eight years. However, the incidental detection of postprandial and exercise-induced hypoglycemia was suggestive of an insulin-related disorder. A 72 h plasma glucose fasting test revealed endogenous hyperinsulinism. Upon imaging studies, no tumor mass potentially indicating insulinoma could be detected. 68Ga-DOTA-Exendin-4 PET/CT showed diffuse tracer enrichment throughout the whole pancreas. A subtotal pancreatectomy was performed, and the diagnosis of diffuse, adult-onset nesidioblastosis was established histopathologically. This corresponds to the clinical findings of a functional β-cell disorder, also known as non-insulinoma pancreatogenous hypoglycemia syndrome (NIPHS). After nine months, the symptoms recurred, making complete pancreatectomy necessary. Postoperative laboratory evaluation exhibited no residual endogenous C-peptide production. This case illustrates the diagnostic challenges in patients presenting with unspecific, neurovegetative and autonomic symptoms with a severe and rare underlying cause.
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- Martin Philipp Dieterle
- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Pfalzklinikum for Psychiatry and Neurology AdÖR, Weinstr. 100, 76889 Klingenmünster, Germany
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- Cancer Immune Regulation Group, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
- Interdisciplinary Metabolic Medicine Trials Unit, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I and Clinical Chemistry, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I and Clinical Chemistry, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Zhao T, Fu Y, Zhang T, Guo J, Liao Q, Song S, Duo Y, Gao Y, Yuan T, Zhao W. Diabetes management in patients undergoing total pancreatectomy: A single center cohort study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1097139. [PMID: 36860372 PMCID: PMC9969079 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1097139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total pancreatectomy (TP) has been increasingly performed in recent years. However, studies on diabetes management after TP during different postoperative periods are still limited. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the glycemic control and insulin therapy of patients undergoing TP during the perioperative and long-term follow-up period. METHODS Ninety-three patients undergoing TP for diffuse pancreatic tumors from a single center in China were included. Based on preoperative glycemic status, patients were divided into three groups: nondiabetic group (NDG, n = 41), short-duration diabetic group (SDG, preoperative diabetes duration ≤12 months, n = 22), and long-duration diabetic group (LDG, preoperative diabetes duration >12 months, n = 30). Perioperative and long-term follow-up data, including the survival rate, glycemic control, and insulin regimens, were evaluated. Comparative analysis with complete insulin-deficient type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) was conducted. RESULTS During hospitalization after TP, glucose values within the target (4.4-10.0 mmol/L) accounted for 43.3% of the total data, and 45.2% of the patients experienced hypoglycemic events. Patients received continuous intravenous insulin infusion during parenteral nutrition at a daily insulin dose of 1.20 ± 0.47 units/kg/day. In the long-term follow-up period, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c levels of 7.43 ± 0.76% in patients following TP, as well as time in range and coefficient of variation assessed by continuous glucose monitoring, were similar to those in patients with T1DM. However, patients after TP had lower daily insulin dose (0.49 ± 0.19 vs 0.65 ± 0.19 units/kg/day, P < 0.001) and basal insulin percentage (39.4 ± 16.5 vs 43.9 ± 9.9%, P = 0.035) than patients with T1DM, so did those using insulin pump therapy. Whether in the perioperative or long-term follow-up period, daily insulin dose was significantly higher in LDG patients than in NDG and SDG patients. CONCLUSIONS Insulin dose in patients undergoing TP varied according to different postoperative periods. During long-term follow-up, glycemic control and variability following TP were comparable to complete insulin-deficient T1DM but with fewer insulin needs. Preoperative glycemic status should be evaluated as it could guide insulin therapy after TP.
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- Tianyi Zhao
- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Tao Yuan, ; Weigang Zhao,
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of Ministry of Health, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Tao Yuan, ; Weigang Zhao,
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van Veldhuisen CL, Latenstein AEJ, Blauw H, Vlaskamp LB, Klaassen M, Lips DJ, Bonsing BA, van der Harst E, Stommel MWJ, Bruno MJ, van Santvoort HC, van Eijck CHJ, van Dieren S, Busch OR, Besselink MG, DeVries JH. Bihormonal Artificial Pancreas With Closed-Loop Glucose Control vs Current Diabetes Care After Total Pancreatectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surg 2022; 157:950-957. [PMID: 36069928 PMCID: PMC9453632 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.3702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Importance Glucose control in patients after total pancreatectomy is problematic because of the complete absence of α- and β-cells, leading to impaired quality of life. A novel, bihormonal artificial pancreas (BIHAP), using both insulin and glucagon, may improve glucose control, but studies in this setting are lacking. Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of the BIHAP in patients after total pancreatectomy. Design, Setting, and Participants This randomized crossover clinical trial compared the fully closed-loop BIHAP with current diabetes care (ie, insulin pump or pen therapy) in 12 adult outpatients after total pancreatectomy. Patients were recruited between August 21 and November 16, 2020. This first-in-patient study began with a feasibility phase in 2 patients. Subsequently, 12 patients were randomly assigned to 7-day treatment with the BIHAP (preceded by a 5-day training period) followed by 7-day treatment with current diabetes care, or the same treatments in reverse order. Statistical analysis was by Wilcoxon signed rank and Mann-Whitney U tests, with significance set at a 2-sided P < .05. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was the percentage of time spent in euglycemia (70-180 mg/dL [3.9-10 mmol/L]) as assessed by continuous glucose monitoring. Results In total, 12 patients (7 men and 3 women; median [IQR] age, 62.5 [43.1-74.0] years) were randomly assigned, of whom 3 did not complete the BIHAP phase and 1 was replaced. The time spent in euglycemia was significantly higher during treatment with the BIHAP (median, 78.30%; IQR, 71.05%-82.61%) than current diabetes care (median, 57.38%; IQR, 52.38%-81.35%; P = .03). In addition, the time spent in hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL [3.9 mmol/L]) was lower with the BIHAP (median, 0.00% [IQR, 0.00%-0.07%] vs 1.61% [IQR, 0.80%-3.81%]; P = .004). No serious adverse events occurred. Conclusions and Relevance Patients using the BIHAP after total pancreatectomy experienced an increased percentage of time in euglycemia and a reduced percentage of time in hypoglycemia compared with current diabetes care, without apparent safety risks. Larger randomized trials, including longer periods of treatment and an assessment of quality of life, should confirm these findings. Trial Registration trialregister.nl Identifier: NL8871.
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- Charlotte L. van Veldhuisen
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Research and Development, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Inreda Diabetic, Goor, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Kato H, Kamei K, Suto H, Misawa T, Unno M, Nitta H, Satoi S, Kawabata Y, Ohtsuka M, Rikiyama T, Sudo T, Matsumoto I, Okano K, Suzuki Y, Sata N, Isaji S, Sugiyama M, Takeyama Y. Incidence and risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease after total pancreatectomy: A first multicenter prospective study in Japan. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2021; 29:428-438. [PMID: 34863034 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE In the present study we aimed to prospectively assess the current prevalence and risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) after total pancreatectomy (TP). METHODS Between August 2015 and December 2017, we prospectively collected data from 68 Japanese centers on 148 consecutive patients who underwent TP whose computed tomography (CT) attenuation values were evaluated for 12 months. We defined post-TP NAFLD as a liver parenchyma CT value of less than 40 Hounsfield units (HU). Data on perioperative variables were retrieved from all patients and evaluated using univariate and multivariate analyses to identify the perioperative risk factors of NAFLD. RESULTS In this prospective cohort study, supplementation of pancreatic exocrine enzymes was provided to all 148 patients, and 97% of them were treated with high-titer pancrelipase (median dosage: 1800 mg) postoperatively. Indeed, 29 patients (19.6%) developed NAFLD within a year after TP. Multivariate analysis revealed that female sex (P = .002), higher body mass index (BMI) (P = .001), and postoperative diarrhea (P = .038) were independent risk factors for post-TP NAFLD. However, post-TP NAFLD ameliorated in 11 patients (37.9%) at 12 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Among patients with risk factors such as female sex, higher BMI, and postoperative diarrhea, attention should be paid to the occurrence of NAFLD after TP.
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- Hiroyuki Kato
- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kagawa University, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kagawa University, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kagawa University, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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