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Transient neonatal hyperinsulinism with adaptation disorders: a report of three cases
Insights
Transient hyperinsulinism in newborns can follow perinatal stress. This condition presents as a systemic syndrome with cardiopulmonary and hematological issues, linked to fetal chronic hypoxia.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Perinatal Biology
Background:
- Transient hyperinsulinism is a known neonatal complication following perinatal stress.
- Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations remain poorly understood.
Observation:
- Three neonatal cases of transient severe hyperinsulinism are presented.
- Complications included cardiopulmonary problems, thrombocytopenia, and marked erythroblastosis at birth.
- All cases exhibited signs of placental insufficiency.
Findings:
- Chronic hypoxia and malnutrition during fetal development are associated with these clinical features.
- Perinatal stress-induced hyperinsulinism presents as a systemic syndrome.
- The syndrome involves cardiopulmonary and hematological issues stemming from fetal chronic hypoxia.
Implications:
- Highlights the link between fetal development under stress and neonatal systemic complications.
- Suggests placental insufficiency as a key indicator for this condition.
- Informs clinical recognition and management of neonates exposed to perinatal stress.
Abstract:
Transient hyperinsulinism can occur in neonates following exposure to perinatal stress, such as intrauterine growth restriction and birth asphyxia. However, little is known about its pathophysiology and clinical manifestations. We report three neonatal cases of transient severe hyperinsulinism complicated with cardiopulmonary problems, thrombocytopenia, and marked erythroblastosis at birth. All cases showed signs of placental insufficiency, indicating that chronic hypoxia and malnutrition during fetal development might be associated with characteristic clinical features after birth. Perinatal stress-associated hyperinsulinism can be regarded as a systemic syndrome characterized by cardiopulmonary and hematological problems due to fetal chronic hypoxia.
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