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Hyperinsulinism due to UCP2 deficiency

ORPHA:276556· ICD-10 E16.1

Definition

A rare form of congenital diazoxide-sensitive diffuse hyperinsulinism due to UCP2 deficiency and characterized by hypoglycemic episodes from the neonatal period, a good clinical response to diazoxide and a probable transient nature of the disease with spontaneous resolution.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal