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s1 May 1961Observations on Hypoglycemia Associated with Mesodermal Tumors.D. M. Hayes, M.D., C. L. Spurr, M.D., F.A.C.P., J. H. Felts, M.D., (Assoc.), E. C. Miller Jr., M.D., (Assoc.)D. M. Hayes, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, C. L. Spurr, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, J. H. Felts, M.D., (Assoc.)Search for more papers by this author, E. C. Miller Jr., M.D., (Assoc.)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-54-5-1044_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe patient presented in this discussion represents the twenty-fourth reported case of the syndrome of spontaneous hypoglycemia associated with tumors of mesodermal origin. In an attempt to clarify the mechanism of hypoglycemia, the rate of utilization of exogenous glucose was determined and efforts were made to modify this rate by the administration of several drugs and hormones. Parallel studies also were done of blood levels of lactic acid, inorganic phosphorus, free fatty acids, and insulin-like activity.The rate of glucose utilization was found to be normal in this patient (3.38%/min.). This was increased by the addition of insulin (5.53%/min.). The... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Winston-Salem, N. C. (CS) PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 May 1961Volume 54, Issue 5Page: 1044-1044KeywordsBloodDrug administrationDrugsFatty acidsGlucoseHormonesHypoglycemiaInsulinLactic acidPhosphorus ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 May 1961 PDF downloadLoading ...
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