The surgical management of atypical forms of congenital hyperinsulinism

Semin Pediatr Surg. 2011 Feb;20(1):54-5. doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2010.10.003.

Abstract

Beyond the 2 classical forms of congenital hyperinsulinism, focal and diffuse, we report our experience on the surgical treatment of atypical forms. We define 2 subtypes among these atypical forms of hyperinsulinism: in case of a giant focal form the surgical strategy is the same as in focal forms. In case of hyperinsulinism caused by a mosaic, our experience suggests the benefit of a limited resection from the tail to the body of the pancreas.

MeSH terms

  • Congenital Hyperinsulinism / pathology
  • Congenital Hyperinsulinism / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pancreatectomy / methods*
  • Paris
  • Retrospective Studies