hrp0089p2-p010 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P2 | ESPE2018

Hypoglycemic Crisis and Salt Loss in Children with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Badalucco Simona , Meroni Silvia Laura Carla , Di Lascio Alessandra , Gianninoto Moira , Stancampiano Marianna Rita , Russo Gianni

Objective: Acute adrenal crisis is one of the main concerns in children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The aim of this study was to evaluate hypoglycemic and salt-wasting episodes in children with an established diagnosis of classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) after start of treatment.Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted for 85 patients with classic CAH (68 salt-wasting and 17 simple virilizing), aged 1 to...