ESPE Abstracts

Background: Schaaf-Yang syndrome is caused by heterozygous mutation in the MAGEL2 gene (605283) on chromosome 15q11. Schaaf-Yang Syndrome is an autosomal dominant multisystem disorder characterized by psychomotor and mental retardation, hypotension, and behavioral abnormalities. Additional signs include joint contractures, feeding difficulties and various dysmorphic features. The severity of the disorder varies greatly: some patients may live with moderate dis...

Aim: To study of the pathology of the upper gastrointestinal tract in obese young people.Materials and Methods: 87 young people with primary obesity (body mass index above 30 kg / m²), 40 boys (45.9%), mean age 17.9 ± 2.2 years (group 1) were under observation. Conducted clinical, laboratory and instrumental examination, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Ph-metry and determination of H.Pylori infection. The 2nd g...

Introduction: Due to the widespread occurrence of both obesity and hypothyroidism, physicians need to be especially attentive to the possible thyroid dysfunction in obese patients. The relationship between thyroid hormones and obesity in combination with insulin resistance in young people is not fully understood.Materials and Methods: In order to study of thyroid status in young people with overweight and obesity in comb...