Nesidioblastosis: a case study.
Hypoglycemia is a common problem among neonates. Transient in nature, it usually resolves with an increase in glucose intake. However, as clinicians, we must recognize that prolonged hypoglycemia may be caused by increased insulin production. Nesidioblastosis is one cause of persistent hyperinsulinism of the newborn. This case study reviews fetal physiology, neonatal presentation, and treatment.
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Brenner Children's Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
D006801:Humans; D006946:Hyperinsulinism / Q000209:etiology*; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy