hrp0086p1-p34 | Adrenal P1 | ESPE2016

Primary Adrenal Insufficiency in Children: Results from a Large Nationwide Cohort

Capalbo Donatella , Rezzuto Martina , Cappa Marco , Ferro Giusy , Balsamo Antonio , Baronio Federico , Russo Gianni , Stancampiano Marianna , Greggio Nella Augusta , Tosetto Ilaria , Valenzise Mariella , Wasniewska Malgorzata Gabriela , Maghnie Mohamad , Calcagno Annalisa , Radetti Giorgio , Longhi Silvia , Moracas Cristina , Betterle Corrado , Salerno Mariacarolina

Background: Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is a rare life-threatening disorder. Data on PAI in children are scanty, with the exception of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD).Objective and hypotheses: Evaluate etiology of PAI in a large cohort of children and characterize clinical presentation in subjects with PAI not due to 21-OHD.Method: Children followed in eight tertiary centers wer...