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DOI: 10.1590/S0004-27302005000300020
This paper presents a clinical case of persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (PHHI) and a literature review on this subject. We report on a newborn who presented with hypoglycemic episodes in her first 24hs of life and was treated successfully with octreotide until the moment. PHHI is the most common cause of persistent hyperinsulinism in infancy and can be hazardous for the development of the central nervous system. There are few current options for clinical treatment, with variable efficacy, and […]
Keywords: Neonatal hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia; Nesidioblastosis; Octreotide; Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy