ESPE Abstracts

Turner syndrome (TS) is characterized by partly or completely missing of an X chromosome and variability of clinical signs. We present tree Caucasian mosaic TS girls with unusual clinical course and discuss some literature.Case 1: A girl referred first to paediatric endocrinologist at the age of 8.5 y. for metabolic problems (an excessive weight gain, acanthosis nigricans, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia). The height was not a concern (Media...

Background: Mixed gonadal dysgenesis (MGD) is a DSD with variations of 45,X/46,XY caryotype and different phenotype.Objective and hypotheses: To describe the features of six patients (three raised as boys and three as girls).Method: The mean patients’ age at the time of the report is 11.7±4.0 years old. Molecular diagnosis was made in utero and confirmed after birth in two boys (for maternal age and because one mother had...

In CAH due to 21-OH deficiency, GH treatment combined to GC and MC replacement is still considered to be experimental. We present a patient who has benefited from such treatment. A baby girl was born in term with clitoromegaly and manifested with salt loose at neonatal period. Low serum morning cortisol and sodium with high potassium and 17-OH levels were found resulted in the clinical diagnosis of CAH. The karyotype was 46,XX. Prednisolone and DOXA, the only available hormone...