title: Central Congenital Hypoventilation Syndrome associated with hypoglycemia and seizure.
abstract: Central Congenital Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) is a rare diagnosis that presents with various forms of autonomic dysfunction. The disease is characterized by reduced chemoreflexes and severe hypoventilation during sleep. Several case reports have noted that patients with CCHS have been found to suffer from hypoglycemic episodes, which frequently present as a seizure. In this report, we will review previous case presentations to alert the physicians about this association with hypoglycemic episodes. Early treatment and monitoring of hypoglycemia will prevent further complications for these populations.
authors.affiliation: Baylor University, USA.
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hopkins
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stark
authors.affiliation: University of Monterrey, Mexico.
authors.forename: Ricardo A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Mosquera
keywords: Pulmonology