Question 236 · LEK · Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Indicate the false statement concerning the Whipple’s triad:
- A. consciousness disturbances related to fasting are present.
- B. patient is usually lean.
- C. hypoglycemia below 2.22 mmol/L (40 mg/dL) may be observed.
- D. symptoms subside after intravenous glucose administration.
- E. it is related to a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
Hint
Consider how patients with insulinoma adapt their eating habits to avoid attacks and what that does to body weight.
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