ESPE Abstracts

Background: Gonadal dysgenesis in Turner syndrome (TS) results in pubertal delay or failure and infertility in most patients. However, up to 30% of girls with TS have spontaneous pubertal development and 2–5% have regular menstrual cycles before the onset of premature menopause. Serum anti-Mullerian (AMH) levels reflect the ovarian reserve in females, even in childhood.Objective and hypotheses: To Asses serum AMH levels in patients with TS and its r...

Background: Although Ramadan fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and is compulsory for all healthy Muslims from puberty onwards, religious exemptions exist for patients with type 1Diabetes. The risks of fasting include: hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, thrombotic episodes, and dehydration. Many adolescents still insist to fast due to religious or social motives.Objectives: To study the risks and metabol...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Macro- and micro-vascular complications are involved in the pathophysiology of CVD and the increased risk of developing atherosclerosis in this population. A probable association between type 1 diabetes (Type 1 D) and CVD has been attributed to chronic uncontrolled hyperglycemia, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction (ED), and subclinical manifestations of vascular disease. ...

Introduction: Children with Growth Hormone deficiency(GHD) should be treated with r-hGH as early as possible after the diagnosis is made. The primary objectives of therapy is to normalize growth during childhood and to achieve final height within their genetic potential.Objectives: To determine impact of GH treatment on short term linear growth in the 1st year of therapy in children with isolated growth hormone deficienc...

Background: The incidence of Disorders of sex development (DSD) in Egypt was reported to be 1 in 3,000 live births. Late diagnosis, severe salt wasting with high morbidity and mortality, and inappropriate sex -assignment are challenging problems that constitute medical and social emergencies. Serum Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) and Inhibin B levels are possible tools for assessment of Sertoli cell function that can help early diagnosis of patients with suspecte...