Case 38
 
2-month-old male infant with severe episodes of hypoglycemia since birth. Subtotal pancreatectomy.

 

 
  Neonatal Nesidioblastosis
diffuse type, causing persistent hyperinsulinic hypoglycemia

overview: x5

Throughout the pancreas the islets of Langerhans are enlarged
 
  Neonatal Nesidioblastosis

detail: x40

Enlarged islets of Langerhans with distinct pleomorphic nuclei
 
Description?
 

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