Hypoglycemia in childhood: a clinical approach.
A child with hypoglycemia presents very frequently an urgent diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The main causes of hypoglycemia and the clinical approach and laboratory investigations are reviewed underlining that the relationship between the hypoglycemic event and the last meal can aid in diagnosis, in particular for metabolic diseases. Only a correct and precise diagnosis can allow adequate and appropriate treatment and prevention of future hypoglycemic events.
Verrotti
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Chieti, Italy.
Fusilli
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P
Pallotta
R
R
Morgese
G
G
Chiarelli
F
F
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*