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Autoimmunity to insulin in a child with hypoglycemia
Acta Paediatrica Scandinavica
|March 1, 1982
Summary
A child developed insulin antibodies causing hypoglycemia without external insulin. These antibodies disappeared over time, resolving the hypoglycemic episodes and symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Pediatrics
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Autoimmune conditions can affect hormone regulation.
- Hypoglycemia in children requires thorough investigation to rule out various causes.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old boy experienced recurrent hypoglycemia without exogenous insulin use.
- Plasma analysis revealed the presence of insulin antibodies.
Findings:
- The child's hypoglycemia resolved as insulin antibody titers decreased.
- Insulin antibodies were undetectable after 17 months of remaining asymptomatic.
Implications:
- This case highlights insulin autoimmunity as a potential cause of unexplained hypoglycemia in children.
- Understanding the transient nature of these antibodies is crucial for diagnosis and management.