Neonatal diabetes with intractable epilepsy: DEND syndrome.

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Permanent Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus (PNDM), is a rare monogenic disorder, caused by activating mutations of the KATP channel. The most severe clinical form of PNDM presents as Developmental delay, Epilepsy and Neonatal Diabetes (DEND) syndrome. Diagnosis is confirmed by genetic mutation testing. Oral sulfonylurea therapy improves neurological outcome.

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