hrp0092p3-42 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2019

Congenital Hyperinsulinism in Kosova

Kotori Vjosa Mulliqi , Kotori Afrim

Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a rare inherited disease characterized by dysregulated insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells leading to profound and recurrent hypoglycemia. The incidence of the disease in most countries worldwide is about 1 in 50000 newborns, and more frequent in countries with high consanguinity. Recurrent hypoglycemia can lead to neurological insult and permanent brain injury.In Kosova in the last 15 years there were 4 ...