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Maltodextrin May Be a Promising Treatment Modality After Near-total Pancreatectomy in Infants Younger Than Six Months with Persistent Hyperinsulinism: A Case Report
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Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology [J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol] 2023 Feb 27; Vol. 15 (1), pp. 103-107. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 03. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Persistent hypoglycemia in infants with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) can be challenging in approximately half of these cases, even after undergoing a near-total pancreatectomy. While maltodextrin has been recommended in the nutritional management of CHI cases younger than six months, information regarding its efficacy in managing hypoglycemia are not yet clear. Here, we present a male infant with CHI who experienced persistent hypoglycemia even after undergoing a near-total pancreatectomy and despite multiple medical treatments. The infant’s hypoglycemic episodes were successfully controlled by adding maltodextrin to his diet.<br /> (©Copyright 2023 by Turkish Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes | The Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology published by Galenos Publishing House.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1308-5735
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34477356
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2021.0121