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59th Annual ESPE (ESPE 2021 Online)

Online,
22 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2021

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The 59th ESPE Annual Meeting will now be held online in September 2021.

ePoster Category 1

Adrenal B

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The management of adrenal cell carcinoma in a single tertiary centre: 25 year experience

Goff Nicole , Hughes Claire , Katugampola Harshini , Mushtaq Imran , Hindmarsh Peter , Peters Catherine , Brain Caroline , Jorgensen Mette , Dattani Mehul ,

Background: Adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) in children is rare and aggressive, with the mainstay of treatment being surgical resection, although there have been recent improvements in outcomes with chemotherapy. Further characterisation of the presenting features and biochemical markers are needed to support earlier diagnosis. Refractory hypertension related to high cortisol concentrations prior to surgery, and post-operative decrease in cortisol can be chal...

hrp0094p1-102 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Correlation of 11-oxygenated C19 androgens with the clinical and biochemical characteristics in premature adrenarche

Yavas Abali Zehra , Eltan Mehmet , Helvacioglu Didem , Yaman Ali , Turan Serap , Bereket Abdullah , Guran Tulay ,

Background: Premature adrenarche (PA) is defined as the appearance of pubic and/or axillary hair in girls younger than 8 years old and caused by the rise in adrenal androgen production including dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), and androstenedione (A4). DHEAS≥40 µg/dL is accepted as the biochemical marker of adrenarche. However, adrenals also produce 11-oxygenated C19 androgens such as 11β-hydroxyandrostene...

hrp0094p1-103 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Leukocyte telomere length in children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Raftopoulou Christina , Abawi Ozair , Sommer Grit , Binou Maria , Paltoglou George , Fluck Christa , Akker Erica van den , Charmandari Evangelia ,

Introduction: Exposure to chronic stress and hypercortisolism is associated with decreased leukocyte telomere length (LTL), a marker for accelerated biological aging and cardiovascular disease. Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are treated with glucocorticoids. The aim of our study was to investigate LTL in children with CAH and its relation with CAH subtype, daily glucocorticoid dose and treatment quality.Method...

hrp0094p1-104 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

”Cortison-loop” is an educational tool, which helps ensure the quality of care for children with adrenal insufficiency.

Ernstsson Camilla , Renholm Petra , Molin AEsa , Ellerth Ebba , Lundberg Elena ,

Background: Adrenal insufficiency is a severe condition, which occurs for numerous different reasons. Diseases often require a period or even a lifelong treatment of cortisone and/or mineralocorticoid. Ensuring that families of patients who suffer from adrenal insufficiency have a high level of understanding and knowledge of the disease from the outset is key to them comprehending the severity of the disease, which in turn increases the chances of good complia...

hrp0094p1-105 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

The genetic etiology of ACTH-dependent aldosterone hypersecretion in hypertensive patients without Primary Aldosteronism

Mourtzi Niki , Sertedaki Amalia , Markou Athina , Piaditis Georgios , Katsanis Nicholas , Traeger-Synodinos Joanne , Tsigos Constantinos , Charmandari Evangelia ,

Introduction: Compelling evidence suggests that Primary Aldosteronism (PA) is much more prevalent than previously thought, accounting for more than 20% of patients with resistant hypertension. Although, major advances have been made in the field of genetics underpinning sporadic and familial forms of PA, the etiology of mild forms of PA is poorly understood. In previous studies, we identified a distinct cohort of patients without PA who exhibited ACTH-dependen...

hrp0094p1-106 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Plasma Proteomics in Healthy Subjects with Differences in Tissue Glucocorticoid Sensitivity Identifies a Novel Proteomic Signature

Nicolaides Nicolas C. , Makridakis Manousos , Stroggilos Rafael , Koniari Eleni , Papageorgiou Ifigeneia , Sertedaki Amalia , Zoidakis Jerome , Charmandari Evangelia ,

Background: Tissue sensitivity to glucocorticoids is characterized by significant inter-individual variation in terms of therapeutic response and susceptibility to several stress-related disorders. Proteomics approaches, combined with appropriate bioinformatics analysis, offer a comprehensive description of molecular phenotypes with clear links to human disease pathophysiology.Objective and Hypotheses: To investigate the usefulness of pl...

hrp0094p1-107 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Cortoic Acids: Renaissance of a Forgotten Class of Steroids

Schauermann Marcel , Wachter Ulrich A. , Homoki Janos , Hartmann Michaela F. , Hua Yifan , Remer Thomas , Wudy Stefan A. ,

Initially discovered in the 1970s, the C21 steroidal acids α-cortolic acid, β-cortolic acid, α-cortolonic acid and β-cortolonic acid present the terminal oxidative products of cortisol metabolism. Undergoing renal elimination, these cortoic acids have been assumed to represent up to 25% of total urinary cortisol metabolites. However, their analysis has been difficult, only few data has been published in adults, and this class of steroids has beco...

hrp0094p1-108 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Circadian rhythm of cortisol in saliva in obese children with clinical signs of hypercortisolism

Gabriela Ballerini Maria , Arcari Andrea Josefina , Brenzoni Luciana , Veronica Freire Analia , Eugenia Rodriguez Maria , Amaro Andrea , Bravlavsky Debora , Maggioni Irina , Keselman Ana , Bergada Ignacio , Gabriela Ropelato Maria ,

Due to the increase in prevalence of childhood obesity, more obese children are referred to the endocrinologist for the hypothalamus-hypophysis-adrenal axis assessment. The circadian rhythm (CR) of cortisol in saliva (SAF) may constitute a non-invasive, first line test to exclude hypercortisolism on obese children.Aim: To evaluate possible disturbances of CR of SAF in obese children with clinical signs of hypercortisolism.<p class="a...

hrp0094p1-109 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Plasma steroid panel with liquid chromotography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) method: utilization in differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism

Ucar Mert , Ata Aysun , Barutcuoğlu Burcu , Ak Guneş , Habif Sara , Parıldar Zuhal , Gokşen Damla , Darcan Şukran , Ege Samim Ozen ,

Introduction: The etiology of hyperandrogenism is diverse and diagnosis is based on history, clinical findings, reliable measurement of steroid hormones and genetic analyzes. In the electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) method, the presence of various endogenous compounds and the use of certain pharmaceutical agents may cause interference in results, on the other hand liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method allows measurement of 17 adr...

hrp0094p1-110 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Current Management Of Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Related Adverse Events In Children- Results Of An International Survey Of Specialist Centres

Ali Salma R. , Bryce Jillian , Krone Nils P. , Grinten eHedi L. Claahsen-van der , Ahmed S. Faisal ,

Background: >There is a wide variation in the reported rate of acute adrenal insufficiency (AI) related adverse events (sick day episodes and adrenal crises) between centres.Objective: Evaluate the level of consensus on the criteria that should be considered ‘essential’ for defining and managing adverse events associated with acute AI in children.Methods: Three groups of ...