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Genetic characteristics and long-term follow-up of 11 patients with congenital hyperinsulinism followed in a single center.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Oct 2016
Warncke Katharina, Falco Franziska, Rabl Wolfgang, Engelsberger Ilse, Saier Julia, Flores-Rodriguez David, Burdach Stefan, Bonfig Walter
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a rare disease with an estimated incidence of 1:40,000 live births. Here, we characterize 11 patients treated at Munich Children's Hospital Schwabing. METHODS: We analyzed data on birth, treatment and laboratory results including genetic testing and evaluated the long-term course with a follow-up visit. RESULTS: All patients had severe, diazoxide-(DZX)-resistant...
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