Hipoglicemia infantil

Gallardo T., Vivian; Mericq G., Verónica

Hipoglicemia infantil / Hypoglycemia of infancy

Gallardo T., Vivian; Mericq G., Verónica.

Affiliation

Gallardo T., Vivian; Universidad de Chile. Instituto de Investigaciones Materno Infantil. CL
Mericq G., Verónica; Universidad de Chile. Instituto de Investigaciones Materno Infantil. CL

Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes ; 3(4): 265-272, oct. 2010. tab, ilus

Article in Es | LILACS | ID: lil-610265

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ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Hypoglycemia of infancy is a common metabolic disorder that can have serious neurological consequences. Therefore, its early diagnosis and treatment are crucial prognostic factors. Hypoglycemia has a variety of causes and a good clinical history, physical examination and laboratory determination will orient the correct diagnosis. Occasionally a molecular study will be required.

Subject(s)

Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant; Child; Adolescent; Hypoglycemia/diagnosis; Hypoglycemia/etiology; Metabolic Diseases/complications; Hyperinsulinism/complications; Hyperinsulinism/congenital; Hyperinsulinism/therapy; Congenital Hyperinsulinism/complications; Hypoglycemia/classification; Hypoglycemia/therapy; Hormones/deficiency; Pharmaceutical Preparations/adverse effects

Key words

Causes; Childhood and adolescence; Diagnosis and therapy hypoglycemia; Hypoglycemia; Persistent hypoglycemia; Transient hypoglycemia

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Index: LILACS Main subject: Hypoglycemia Type of study: Prognostic_studies / Screening_studies Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans / Infant / Newborn Language: Es Journal: Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes Journal subject: ENDOCRINOLOGIA Year: 2010 Type: Article

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