Insulinomas: Experiences in China

Abstract

Pertinent data of 501 cases of insulinoma collected from a nationwide survey in China are reported and compared with Stefanini’s series collected from other countries.

Experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of insulinoma in China are discussed.

Keywords

insulinoma

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