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J Pediatr
; 148(4): 552-5, 2006 Apr.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16647423
RESUMO
Occipital brain injury associated with neonatal hypoglycemia can result in long-term disability, epilepsy, and visual impairment. The etiology of this pattern of injury is unclear; however, transient hyperinsulinism may be an independent risk factor. Magnetic resonance brain imaging can delineate the extent of brain injury and guide follow-up.