Reversible hypertrophic cardiomyopathy associated with nesidioblastosis.
An infant with persistent hyperinsulinism had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that progressed until near-total pancreatectomy was performed. After pancreatectomy the condition resolved. Hyperinsulinism may be a cause of treatable cardiomyopathy.
Harris
J P
JP
Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina.
Ricker
A T
AT
Gray
R S
RS
Steed
R D
RD
Gutai
J J
JJ
D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery
D007328:Insulin