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A pathological cause for aggression.

Abstract

A case of insulinoma is presented which highlights the need for the physician to be alert and non-judgmental, and the importance of performing basic, simple and appropriate investigations. In this case a fasting blood glucose provided the evidence for the diagnosis.

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C D Kerr. 1996. A pathological cause for aggression.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9009010/

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