Congenital pancreatic hypoplasia: a syndrome of exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency

J Pediatr. 1986 Sep;109(3):465-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(86)80119-6.

Abstract

We describe two brothers with small size at birth, early-onset insulin-dependent diabetes, and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. In contrast to the findings in pancreatic aplasia, their serum C-peptide and glucagon levels were measurable. These findings, in concert with their clinical courses, are consistent with the diagnosis of congenital pancreatic hypoplasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • C-Peptide / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / diagnosis*
  • Glucagon / blood
  • HLA Antigens / analysis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreas / abnormalities*

Substances

  • C-Peptide
  • HLA Antigens
  • Glucagon