Severe hypoglycemia due to isolated ACTH deficiency in children : a new case report and review of the literature
Joint Authors
Moll, George W.
Torchinsky, Michael Y.
Wineman, Robert
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-03-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Isolated ACTH deficiency causes life-threatening severe hypoglycemia.
A 7-year-old girl with hypoglycemia due to this rare disorder is described.
Our patient had undetectable plasma ACTH repeatedly and cortisol 0 mcg/dl before and after ACTH 1-24 stimulation.
There was no evidence of other pituitary hormone deficiency.
Glucocorticoid replacement therapy resulted in resolution of all symptoms and normalization of blood glucose.
Previously published data on isolated ACTH deficiency in children is summarized.
Review of the literature showed that the prevalence of this condition could be underestimated in the neonatal period and in Prader-Willi syndrome.
Isolated ACTH deficiency occurs in older children as well as in neonates.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Torchinsky, Michael Y.& Wineman, Robert& Moll, George W.. 2011. Severe hypoglycemia due to isolated ACTH deficiency in children : a new case report and review of the literature. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Torchinsky, Michael Y.…[et al.]. Severe hypoglycemia due to isolated ACTH deficiency in children : a new case report and review of the literature. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Torchinsky, Michael Y.& Wineman, Robert& Moll, George W.. Severe hypoglycemia due to isolated ACTH deficiency in children : a new case report and review of the literature. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497864
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497864