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. 2012 Jul;17(3):99-103.
doi: 10.4103/0971-9261.98119.

Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy: An overview of current concepts

Prabudh Goel  1 , Subhasis Roy Choudhury
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Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy: An overview of current concepts

Prabudh Goel et al. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jul.

Abstract

Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (PHHI) is relatively rare but one of the most important causes of severe neonatal hypoglycemia. Recognition of this entity becomes important due to the fact that the hypoglycemia is so severe and frequent that it may lead to severe neurological damage in the infant manifesting as mental or psychomotor retardation or even a life-threatening event if not recognized and treated effectively in time. Near-total pancreatectomy may be required for patients with intractable hypoglycemia despite medical treatment; however, that may result in diabetes mellitus or recurrent postoperative hypoglycemia. This review aims to consolidate the traditional concepts and current information related to the pathogenesis and management of PHHI.

Keywords: Hypoglycemia of infancy; near-total pancreatectomy; nesidioblastosis.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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