European Journal of Pediatrics

, Volume 161, Issue 2, pp 127–129 | Cite as

A child presenting with disordered consciousness, hallucinations, screaming episodes and abdominal pain

  • Khalid Hussain
  • Helen Mundy
  • Albert Aynsley-Green
  • Michael Champion
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Intussusception Glibenclamide Ketone Body Sulphonylurea Hyperinsulinism 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Khalid Hussain
    • 1
  • Helen Mundy
    • 2
  • Albert Aynsley-Green
    • 1
  • Michael Champion
    • 3
  1. 1.Department of Biochemistry, Endocrinology and MetabolismInstitute of Child HealthLondonUK
  2. 2.Great Ormond Street for Children NHS TrustLondonUK
  3. 3.Guy's Hospital, Newcomen CentreLondonUK

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