[Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. Two case reports]

Cir Cir. 2004 Sep-Oct;72(5):409-14.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report two cases of infants who presented seizures and persistent hypoglycemia. In both infants, we established diagnosis of persistent hypoglycemia by hyperinsulinism (PHH); glycemic/insulinic ratio was > 0.3, and we found no pancreatic changes by means of other diagnostic procedures. The medical treatment consisted of hydrocortisone, diazoxide, and octreotide without response. Definitive treatment made was sub-total pancreatectomy; postoperatory evolution was satisfactory, and the histologic report showed changes in Langerhans islet of nesidioblastosis. We conclude that PHH and glucose/insulin ratio > 0.3 indicates that surgical treatment with pancreatectomy should not be delayed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperinsulinism / complications*
  • Hypoglycemia / complications*
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male