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Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.

Authors :
Yadav, Dinesh
Dhingra, Bhavna
Kumar, Sandeep
Kumar, Virendra
Dutta, Ashok Kumar
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism; Jun2012, Vol. 25 Issue 5/6, p591-593, 3p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is the most frequent cause of severe, persistent hypoglycemia in infancy and childhood. We report a case of CHI with diffuse pancreatic abnormality diagnosed preoperatively using the <superscript>68</superscript>Ga octreotide (DOTA NOC) positron emission tomography scan. Genetic analysis revealed homozygous ABCC8 splicing mutation. Subtotal (95%) pancreatectomy was done, and the infant remained euglycemic and was discharged on breast feeds. The patient is continuously followed up and is asymptomatic until 9 months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0334018X
Volume :
25
Issue :
5/6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94659927
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/jpem-2012-0055