hrp0089p2-p017 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P2 | ESPE2018

Childhood Growth Advancement in Girls with Premature Adrenarche Heralds Anabolic Effects by Adulthood

Liimatta Jani , Utriainen Pauliina , Laitinen Tomi , Voutilainen Raimo , Jaaskelainen Jarmo

Background and aim: Children with premature adrenarche (PA) have often tall stature, advanced bone maturation, and a tendency to be overweight. It has been speculated that PA may lead to unfavourable outcome, including obesity-related metabolic disturbances, but the data on long-term outcome of PA are insufficient. The aim of this work was to describe adult body composition in young females with a history of PA.Subjects and design: This prospective case-...