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Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.
- Source :
- Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism; Jun2012, Vol. 25 Issue 5/6, p591-593, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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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