Perspective on the Genetics and Diagnosis of Congenital Hyperinsulinism Disorders

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CONTEXT: Congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) is the most common cause of hypoglycemia in children. The risk of permanent brain injury in infants with HI continues to be as high as 25-50% due to delays in diagnosis and inadequate treatment. Congenital HI has been described since the birth of the JCEM under various terms, including "idiopathic hypoglycemia of infancy," "leucine-sensitive hypoglycemia," or...

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