Reversible hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in congenital hyperinsulinism

Acta Cardiol. 1999 Dec;54(6):359-61.

Abstract

A neonate with congenital focal hyperinsulinism developed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that progressed until partial pancreatectomy was performed. Surgery was followed by complete resolution of the condition. Hyperinsulinism may be a cause of treatable cardiomyopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hyperinsulinism / complications*
  • Hyperinsulinism / congenital*
  • Hyperinsulinism / surgery
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pancreatectomy