A More Precise Description of the AKT2-Related Hypoinsulinemic Hypoglycemia and Overgrowth Syndrome Phenotype, Formerly Described Under the MORFAN Acronym.

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The AKT2-related hypoinsulinemic hypoglycemia and overgrowth syndrome was initially described over 30 years ago as MORFAN syndrome which was an acronym for Mental retardation, pre- and post-natal Overgrowth, Remarkable Face, and Acanthosis Nigricans. Despite the limited possibility of confirming a diagnosis on the molecular level at that time, a comprehensive 30-year follow-up of a patient facilitated a detailed...

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• AKT2 gene
• Hypoglycemia
• Insulin
• Mutation
• Phenotype