Octreotide-induced hepatitis in a child with persistent hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia of infancy

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2013;26(1-2):179-82. doi: 10.1515/jpem-2012-0349.

Abstract

Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (PHHI), the most common cause of persistent hypoglycemia in the neonatal period and infancy, is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal regulation of insulin secretion. Octreotide, a somatostatin analog, is often used as a second-line treatment when diazoxide therapy fails to control hypoglycemia. We report herein a rare development of octreotide-induced hepatitis following prolonged treatment for PHHI in an infant. Octreotide-induced hepatitis may occur mostly when high doses are given, or when dosing is increased. This warrants routine examination of liver function. When hepatitis develops, prompt cessation of octreotide therapy will probably result in subsequent resolution.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / complications
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / diagnosis*
  • Congenital Hyperinsulinism / complications
  • Congenital Hyperinsulinism / drug therapy*
  • Drug Resistance
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / adverse effects
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Male
  • Octreotide / adverse effects*
  • Octreotide / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Gastrointestinal Agents
  • Octreotide