ESPE Abstracts

Background: Hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia (HH) is characterized by the dysregulated secretion of insulin from the pancreatic β-cell. It is a major cause of severe and persistent hypoglycaemia in the newborn period. The rapid diagnosis and avoidance of recurrent episodes of hypoglycaemia are vital in preventing brain damage.Objective and hypotheses: To assess if the serum insulin measured at the time of hypoglycaemia in neonates with HH could be co...

Background: Brain tumours constitute the second most common tumours in childhood after leukaemia. Infra-tentorial tumours are more common. Most of the supra-tentorial tumours (STT) are in the supra or para-sellar regions. Malignant tumours are rare. The survival is 50–90% with appropriate management. However, STT and/or treatment may lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI) with endocrinopathic sequel.Methods: This is a retrospective hospital based stud...