TRANSIENT HYPERINSULINISM IN AN ASPHYXIATED SMALL FOR GESTATION INFANT

Abstract

 Transient hyperinsutinism has been implicated in the prolonged hypoglycemia observed in small for gestational age or asphyxiated newborns. Tiiesc infants are at high risk for severe and permanent brain damage, thus necessitating appropriate diagnosis and correct treatment.
A term male asphyxiated small for gestation 30 day infant with long-standing hypoglycemia and intractable seizures was managed successfully. Vie case is described with a review of the literature,