Abstract

Case Report

A Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor with an Unusual Flush

Nathania Sutandi* and Steven White

Published: 14 August, 2018 | Volume 2 - Issue 1 | Pages: 030-032

A 60-year-old man presented with an unusual history of lower limb flushing. A CT scan suggested a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. After a robotic distal pancreatectomy, his symptoms completely resolved. The tumor was positive for synaptophysin and chromogranin. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing atypical features in patients, especially with an unusual skin presentation that might indicate rare tumor types.

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