Nesidioblastosis (NB) is a disease characterized by hyperfunctioning pancreatic β cells, usually associated with hypoglycemia in the presence of high endogenous insulin levels. It is...
Infants/children: irritability, lethargy, convulsions, coma, hunger, mental retardation
Adults: lethargy, confusion, sweating, chills, palpitations, dizziness, loss of consciousness, s...
Endocrinology
Nutrition
Surgery (if patient failed conservative therapy)
Genetic counseling
For infants and children, watch for neurologic signs of ...
42681006 Islet cell hyperplasia (disorder)
66149005 Hyperplasia of pancreatic islet beta cell (disorder)
NB is a genetically linked disorder, typically seen in infancy. However, an emerging association has been discovered in adults.
Insulinoma symptoms generally occur in the fasting state.
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