Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is an aggressive cancer often diagnosed at a late stage. This article highlights an unusual presentation: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as the initial manifestation. We present a clinical case illustrating this association and explore the pathophysiological mechanisms linking new-onset diabetes to pancreatic cancer. We emphasize the importance of a thorough evaluation in the face of unexplained DKA, particularly in patients with no prior history of diabetes, to detect potential pancreatic neoplasia early. The implications for diagnosis, therapeutic management, and research perspectives are discussed.
Authors: Youssef Touimri, Talib Imad, Abdennour Rhanmi, Toreis Mehdi, Bazine Aziz, Fetohi Mohammed
Institutions: Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail, Hôpital Militaire Avicenne
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409870213