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A Novel Homozygous Mutation in the KCNJ11 Gene of a Neonate with Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Successful Management with Sirolimus.
Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology - 1 Dec 2016
Ünal Sevim, Gönülal Deniz, Uçaktürk Ahmet, Siyah Bilgin Betül, Flanagan Sarah E, Gürbüz Fatih, Tayfun Meltem, Elmaoğulları Selin, Araslı Aslıhan, Demirel Fatma, Ellard Sian, Hussain Khalid
Abstract excerpt
Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is the most common cause of neonatal persistent hypoglycemia caused by mutations in nine known genes. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent brain injury. The clinical presentation and response to pharmacological therapy may vary depending on the underlying pathology. Genetic analysis is important in the diagnosis, treatment, patient follow-up, and prediction of...
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