Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Hypoglycemic hemiplegia: insulinoma masquerading as stroke.
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We report a patient with recurrent episodes of hemiplegia caused by hypoglycemia. Investigations revealed an insulinoma, which was surgically removed. After this, the blood glucose level normalized and the patient remained asymptomatic for 9 months. We discuss pathophysiological mechanisms whereby hypoglycemia might cause focal neurological deficit.