Case 9-2026: A 12-Year-Old Girl with Altered Mental Status and Hypoglycemia

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Source: NEJM

Original: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcpc2517859?af=R&rss=currentIssue...

Published: 2026-03-25T09:00:02Z

Published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Volume 394, Number 12, Pages 1216-1225, March 26, 2026) is a clinical case report of a 12-year-old girl with altered mental status and hypoglycemia. The case describes a girl who presented with symptoms of altered mental status accompanied by low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia manifested as a biochemical symptom with clinical signs such as lethargy, confusion, or convulsions. Diagnosis included differentiation from other forms, including hyperinsulinism or other metabolic disorders. Treatment focused on glycemic stabilization with glucose. The case highlights the importance of rapid intervention in children where regulatory mechanisms are less effective. The main finding lies in the identification of the cause of hypoglycemia and its successful management. The prognosis depends on the type of hypoglycemia and early treatment.