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Congenital hyperinsulinism presenting with different clinical, biochemical and molecular genetic spectra

Authors :
Enver, Şimşek
Çiğdem, Binay
Sarah E, Flanagan
Sian, Ellard
Khalid, Hussain
Sare, Kabukçuoğlu
Source :
The Turkish journal of pediatrics. 55(6)
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a common cause of hypoglycemia in infants. We report three cases of CHI with differing clinical, biochemical, and molecular genetic spectra. One patient was unresponsive to medical treatment and died after subtotal pancreatectomy because of complications due to the surgery. Two patients have been followed successfully with medical treatment. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of CHI are essential to prevent morbidity and mortality.

Details

ISSN :
27916421
Volume :
55
Issue :
6
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Turkish journal of pediatrics
Accession number :
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