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Episode 921: Pediatric Hypoglycemia
Manage episode 440189160 series 2942787
Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD
Educational Pearls:
When it comes to hypoglycemia, the age dictates possible causes
Neonate:
Hormonal deficiency
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency, 11β-hydroxylase deficiency)
Primary or Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency leading to cortisol deficiency
Hypopituitarism
Inborn errors of metabolism
Systemic infection (Under 30 days old should trigger a full infectious workup)
Toddler
Accidental ingestions
Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
Older children
Addison’s Disease (Hypocortisolism)
Accidential or intentional ingestions
Exogenous insulin
How is it diagnosed?
Child or infant
Glucose
1084 episódios
Manage episode 440189160 series 2942787
Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD
Educational Pearls:
When it comes to hypoglycemia, the age dictates possible causes
Neonate:
Hormonal deficiency
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency, 11β-hydroxylase deficiency)
Primary or Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency leading to cortisol deficiency
Hypopituitarism
Inborn errors of metabolism
Systemic infection (Under 30 days old should trigger a full infectious workup)
Toddler
Accidental ingestions
Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
Older children
Addison’s Disease (Hypocortisolism)
Accidential or intentional ingestions
Exogenous insulin
How is it diagnosed?
Child or infant
Glucose
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