hrp0089p2-p027 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P2 | ESPE2018

Reference Values for Serum 17-alfa Hydroxyprogesterone and Adrenal Size in Healthy Newborns

Karaguzel Gulay , Eyuboğlu İlker , Ozdem Sebahat , Kader Şebnem , Kaya Serpil , Beyhun Ercument

Background and aims: The interpretation of serum 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP) results is difficult as age-related pediatric reference intervals are scant. The aim of this study is to determine the reference intervals for serum 17OHP according to sex and age groups in newborns. We also aimed to establish reference intervals for right and left adrenal gland sizes, and to evaluate the relation with adrenal size and serum 17OHP concentrations in newborns.<p class="abst...