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Case Reports
. 1984 Aug 11;2(8398):311-3.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(84)92685-0.

Hyperinsulinism in asphyxiated and small-for-dates infants with hypoglycaemia

J E Collins, J V Leonard
Case Reports

Hyperinsulinism in asphyxiated and small-for-dates infants with hypoglycaemia

J E Collins et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

Hypoglycaemia in birth-asphyxiated and small-for-dates infants is commonly attributed to glycogen depletion. However, 3 infants with asphyxia at birth and 3 small-for-dates infants had unequivocal hyperinsulinism. This suggests that hyperinsulinism may contribute to hypoglycaemia in small-for-dates and asphyxiated neonates.

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