A case of nesidioblastosis causing hypoglycaemia after delivery

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2009 Jan;83(1):e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2008.09.045. Epub 2008 Nov 18.

Abstract

Nesidioblastosis is a rare cause of adult-onset hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia. We describe a case of nesidioblastosis during pregnancy in a woman receiving medical nutrition therapy for suspected gestational diabetes. However, nesidioblastosis was undiscovered until the development of hypoglycaemia after delivery, being previously masked by pregnancy-related changes in insulin sensitivity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / etiology*
  • Insulin / blood
  • Islets of Langerhans / pathology
  • Nesidioblastosis / complications
  • Nesidioblastosis / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Insulin