Abstract
A young man presented with combative psychosis and elevated levels of plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). A solitary vascular pancreatic mass and diffuse vascular hepatic nodules were demonstrated on selective splenic and hepatic arteriograms. These classic angiographic findings are used to emphasize the role of angiography in initial radiographic evaluation and to summarize the angiographic appearance of functioning pancreatic adenomas. Even though this is an aggressive tumor, early diagnosis and intensive treatment may allow prolonged remission, if not cure.
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