Neonatal hypoglycemia and occipital cerebral injury.

Filan, Peter M; Inder, Terrie E; Cameron, Fergus J; Kean, Michael J; Hunt, Rod W · J Pediatr · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Occipital brain injury associated with neonatal hypoglycemia can result in long-term disability, epilepsy, and visual impairment. The etiology of this pattern of injury is unclear; however, transient hyperinsulinism may be an independent risk factor. Magnetic resonance brain imaging can delineate the extent of brain injury and guide follow-up.

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