Neonatal hypoglycemia and occipital cerebral injury.
Occipital brain injury associated with neonatal hypoglycemia can result in long-term disability, epilepsy, and visual impairment. The etiology of this pattern of injury is unclear; however, transient hyperinsulinism may be an independent risk factor. Magnetic resonance brain imaging can delineate the extent of brain injury and guide follow-up.
Filan
Peter M
PM
Department of Neonatal Medicine, Victorian Infant Brain Study Group, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Inder
Terrie E
TE
Cameron
Fergus J
FJ
Kean
Michael J
MJ
Hunt
Rod W
RW
D001928:Brain Diseases, Metabolic / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006946:Hyperinsulinism / Q000150:complications; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009778:Occipital Lobe / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology*