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58th Annual ESPE

Vienna, Austria
19 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019

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The theme of this year’s meeting is Variety and Variation in Paediatric Endocrinology. Join us in Vienna to explore the diversity we encounter in our discipline and the care that we have to exercise when using the term “normality”. Whilst gaining an update on the latest treatments, clinical best practice and cutting edge research in the field of paediatric endocrinology.

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Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty Session 2

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National United Kingdom Evidence- and Consensus-Based Guidelines for the Investigation, Treatment and Long-Term Follow-Up of Paediatric Craniopharyngioma

Gan Hoong-Wei , Morillon Paul , Albanese Assunta , Aquilina Kristian , Barkas Konstantinos , Chandler Chris , Chang Yen-Ch'ng , Daousi Christina , Drimtzias Evangelos , Farndon Sarah , Jacques Tom , Korbonits Marta , Kuczynski Adam , Limond Jennifer , Robinson Louise , Simmons Ian , Thomas Nick , Thomas Sophie , Thorpe Nicola , Vargha-Khadem Faraneh , Warren Daniel , Zebian Bassel , Gamble Ashley , Wilne Sophie , Harrison Barney , Spoudeas Helen , Mallucci Conor

Aims: Although rare, craniopharyngiomas are the commonest suprasellar tumour in childhood. Despite high overall survival, children and young people <19 years with craniopharyngiomas are at risk of multiple relapses and long-term tumour- and treatment-related neuroendocrine, cognitive and visual morbidity. A recent international survey highlighted the considerable variation in management strategies employed for these tumours, and the lack of any evidence- a...

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Prevalence and Predicting Factors of Endocrine Dysfunction in Children with NF1 and Optic Gliomas

Santoro Claudia , Perrotta Silverio , Scilipoti Martina , Cirillo Mario , Quaglietta Lucia , Cinalli Giuseppe , Cioffi Daniela , Di Iorgi Natascia , Gallizia Annalisa , Maghnie Mohamad , Parpagnoli Maria , Messa Federica , Vannelli Silvia , De Sanctis Luisa , Marzuillo Pierluigi , del giudice Emanuele Miraglia , Grandone Anna

Introduction:Up to 20% of children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) develops low-grade optic pathway gliomas(OPGs) that can result in neuroendocrinopathy.The aim of the study was to identify prognostic factors for developing neuroendocrinopathies in patients with NF1 and OPGs before any treatment.Methods: Records of 117 children with NF1 and OPGs followed at 4 Italian centers between 1997-20...

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescents: Utilising Discovery Proteomics and the Search for to Identify Novel Non-Invasive Biomarkers

Gunn Harriet , Forysth Vhari , Hällqvist Jenny , Viner Russell , Mills Kevin , Steinbeck Katharine

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is common, affecting up to one-fifth of females. PCOS is associated with significant comorbidity including metabolic dysfunction, pro-inflammation and mood disorders. Despite this, it is poorly understood, and diagnosis and management remain challenging in adolescents. Proteomics enables the better understanding of disease mechanisms and facilitates the identification of novel biomarkers.<st...

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Increased Adrenal and Testicular Androgen Concentrations Before Puberty and in Early Puberty Correlate to Adult Height Outcomes in Males with Silver-Russell Syndrome

Kvernebo-Sunnergren Kjersti , Ankarberg-Lindgren Carina , Dahlgren Jovanna

Background: In a previous study, we reported that adult height (AH) outcomes in growth hormone treated males with Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS) were negatively correlated with estradiol concentrations before start of puberty and in early puberty. Whether elevated estradiol concentrations originated from adrenal or testicular androgens is unclear. We aimed to describe androgen secretion patterns and investigate correlations between androgen concentrations and A...

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IGF-1 Serum Concentrations and Growth in Children with Congenital Leptin Deficiency (CLD) Before and After Replacement Therapy with Metreleptin

Beghini Marianna , von Schnurbein Julia , Körber Ingrid , Brandt Stephanie , Kohlsdorf Katja , Vollbach Heike , Lennerz Belinda , Denzer Christian , Wabitsch Martin

Background: Leptin, primarily secreted by adipocytes, is a pivotal signal of the body's energy status and exhibits pleiotropic effects. Homozygous mutations in the leptin gene which result in defective synthesis, release or bioactivity, cause intense hyperphagia and early-onset severe obesity, along with multiple metabolic, hormonal, and immunological abnormalities. In vitro and animal model studies suggest that leptin plays a role in linear growth. So far...

hrp0092rfc11.6 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty Session 2 | ESPE2019

Final Height Reduction in Transgender Adolescent Girls: A Case Series

Hellinga Ilse , Wiepjes Chantal , Vink Denise , Rotteveel Joost , Klink Daniel

Background: Transgirls (female-identifying adolescents assigned male at birth) can be treated with GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone analogs) followed by the addition of estrogens.Recently in a small cohort of 25 transgirls their average final height was reported to be +1.9 SDS (standard deviation score) calculated for adult Dutch females.High dosage estrogens can be used to stimulate bone maturation, thereb...