Increased Nucleated Erythrocytes in an Infant with Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Brian S. Carter

doi:10.1055/s-2007-994568

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 1994; 11(2): 113-115
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994568

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Increased Nucleated Erythrocytes in an Infant with Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Brian S. Carter

Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, and Newborn Medicine Service, Department of Pediatrics, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado

Abstract

ABSTRACT

A markedly elevated peripheral nucleated erythrocyte count is reported in a term nonmacrosomic infant with congenital hyperinsulinism born to a nondiabetic mother. With control of hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinism, the count declined to normal. A relationship of hyperinsulinism and erythropoiesis, not related to fetal hypoxemia, is considered.

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