Doege-Potter syndrome

An inoperable fibrous tumor of the pleura associated with hypoglycemia

  • Mauricio Luján Piedrahita Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín, Antioquia)
  • Sergio Mejía Espinosa Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín, Antioquia)
  • Sebastián Rojas Múnera Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín, Antioquia)
  • Sergio Mira Uribe Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín, Antioquia)

Abstract

A 47-year-old woman with a history of a fibrous tumor of the pleura, twice previously resected, was hospitalized because of loss of consciousness. Refractory hypoglycemia was documented, and her tumor was considered to be irresectable. Hypoglycemia was persistent despite high doses of intravenous dextrose. High-dose glucocorticoid therapy was initiated, and the patient improved

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Author Biography

Mauricio Luján Piedrahita, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín, Antioquia)
Medicina Interna, Oncología Clínica, Instituto Cancerología, Clínica Las Américas, Medellín. Profesor Asistente Facultad de Medicina Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Published
2019-12-13
How to Cite
Luján Piedrahita, M., Mejía Espinosa, S., Rojas Múnera, S., & Mira Uribe, S. (2019). Doege-Potter syndrome: An inoperable fibrous tumor of the pleura associated with hypoglycemia. Acta Medica Colombiana, 34(4), 185-188. Retrieved from https://actamedicacolombiana.com/ojs/index.php/actamed/article/view/1600
Issue
Vol. 34 No. 4 (2009)
Section
Case Reports

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