New-onset diabetes mellitus revealing pancreatic cancer in elderly woman
Journal Title: Batna Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS) - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma has an almost equal incidence to mortality, mainly due to late onset of symptoms and delayed diagnosis. There is convincing evidence that late-onset diabetes in the elderly may be a manifestation of cancer. Early diagnosis of this cancer gives the possibility of early management. We report case of a 78-year-old woman who presented to the emergency room for the management of inaugural diabetes with major hyperglycaemia. In search of secondary diabetes, pancreatic cancer was confirmed by pancreatic biopsy. This clinical case highlights the fact that diabetes in the elderly could be a way of revealing pancreatic cancer.
Authors and Affiliations
Samir Ait Abderrahmane, Djamel Aid, Amria Semara, Fadewa Boucelma, Soumia Abdelkrim, Imad Boulmarka, Mounira Chanegreha, Hamida Oumbiche, Nacer Boubendir, Brahim Oudjit.
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