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Hypoglycaemic seizure and neonatal acute adrenal insufficiency after maternal exposure to prednisone during pregnancy: a case report.
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European journal of pediatrics [Eur J Pediatr] 2010 Jun; Vol. 169 (6), pp. 763-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Nov 10. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Neonatal acute adrenal insufficiency (AAI) is a rare but severe condition. We report a case of AAI following maternal exposure to moderate doses of corticosteroids during pregnancy. The neonate, born at term, presented with hypoglycaemia complicated by seizures. The AAI was confirmed by endocrine tests and after exclusion of differential diagnoses. Early diagnosis and treatment led to full recovery.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1432-1076
- Volume :
- 169
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European journal of pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19902248
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-009-1095-9