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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.
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Publication history
Accepted:
November 19,
1996
Received:
September 3,
1996
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© 1997 National Stroke Division. Published by Elsevier Inc.
