ESPE Abstracts

Background: Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by retinal and central nervous system hemangioblastomas, pheochromocytomas and multiple cysts in the pancreas and kidneys, with increased risk of malignant degeneration.Case presentation: A 9-year-old boy with uncomplicated premorbid and family history presented with ice-cold hands and profuse night sweating on the he...

It is well known that early diagnosis of growth disorders in children and their timely treatment are important for better outcomes.Objective: To evaluate the results from the implementation of the Partners4Growth Twinning Programme at Bulgarian tertiary pediatric endocrinology clinics. Materials and Methods: Since 2019 Partners4Growth started operation at 6 centers – 3 experienced in growth disorders reference centers and 3 twin cen...

Background: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) correlates with optimal control in both children and adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) regardless of type of treatment. CGM plays a major role in decreasing the time spent in hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and achieving better quality of life.Aim: To evaluate the usage and benefits of out-patient CGM and assess parents’ attitudes to it at a non-reimbursed setting.Methods: A tota...