Lipoprotein lipase deficiency and transient diabetes mellitus in a neonate.
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD) represents a rare ( < 1:100000), life-threatening neonatal condition, and a challenge for dietary management. We describe a neonate who developed diabetes mellitus as a feature of LPLD, without evidence of pancreatitis.
Raupp
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P
Department of Paediatrics, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. raupppeter@hotmail.com
Keenan
C
C
Dowman
M
M
Nath
R
R
Hertecant
J
J
D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000209:etiology; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications; D008072:Hyperlipoproteinemia Type I / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male