hrp0097p2-177 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2023

Correlations between the degrees of obesity and dyslipidemia in a pediatric population from Romania

Amalia Ioana Arhire , Papuc Teodora , Miruna Sanziana Chiper , Chiriac Malina , Stoica Alexandra , Tambrea Elena

Keywords: pediatric obesity, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular risk.Introduction: The prevalence of pediatric obesity is rising globally as well as in Romania and so are the complications of obesity. Dyslipidemia is one of the most frequent complications and is associated with cardiovascular risk even in children or teenagers. Evaluating the degree of obesity and the correlations between...

hrp0092p3-308 | Late Breaking Abstracts | ESPE2019

Grave's Disease: What Place in the Child's Hyperthyroidism?

Merad Mohamed Samir , Mohammedi Fatiha , Benouis Amina

Background: Hyperthyroidism is a condition rarely found in children. In the majority of cases, it is a Grave's disease whose clinical expression is very similar to that observed in adults.Objective: describe the clinical, evolutionary and therapeutic epidemiological features in children with hyperthyroidism and especially Grave's disease.Materials and Methods: This is a ret...

hrp0097p2-168 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2023

Cushing’s Disease: an Example of Drug Shortage’s Impact in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Del Medico Giulia , Chiti Nicolo' , Stagi Stefano

Cushing’s disease (CD) is defined as hypercortisolism secondary to an adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) secreting pituitary adenoma. It is rare in the pediatric age and early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent long-term complications. In the diagnostic workup, bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) of ACTH after corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) stimulation is the gold standard in the differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent hypercortisolism. We re...

hrp0095p2-209 | Multisystem Endocrine Disorders | ESPE2022

Fahr's syndrome in children: About 2 cases

Berrabeh Soumiya , Elmehraoui Ouafae , Messaoudi Najoua , Assarrar Imane , Rouf Siham , Latrech Hanane

Keywords: Basal ganglia calcifications, hypoparathyroidism, farh's diseaseIntroduction: Fahr syndrome is a rare anatomical-clinical entity, defined radiologically by the presence of bilateral, symmetrical, non-arteriosclerotic triatopallidodentate calcifications. Its diagnosis is radiological, and must be distinguished from Fahr's disease, which corresponds to the presence of calcifications without abnormalitie...

hrp0098p3-329 | Late Breaking | ESPE2024

Turner syndrome's malformative and autoimmune profile

Benyahya Nadia , Yagoubi Latifa , El Amel Rania , Bouichrat Nisrine , Rouf Siham , Latrech Hanane

Introduction: Turner syndrome is the most common sex chromosomal abnormality in females, manifested by growth failure and impuberty, that may be associated to visceral and autoimmune disorders which can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality. The aimof this study is to identify the malformative and autoimmune profiles in patients with turner syndrome.Patients and Methods: This is a descriptive study conducted by th...

hrp0095p2-294 | Thyroid | ESPE2022

Hypothyroidism presenting with left sided Brown’s syndrome

May Ng Sze , Shah Akhil , Kaye Lesley

An 11-year-old female presents with a 6-week history of double and blurred vision associated with headaches and neck swelling. Thyroid function tests demonstrated antibody negative hypothyroidism and connective tissue disorder screening was negative. The patient was commenced on thyroid hormone replacement (levothyroxine). 5 days later, she re-presented with strabismus and progressive diplopia. Intracranial imaging was performed to rule out space occupying masses. A diagnosis ...

hrp0098p3-255 | Thyroid | ESPE2024

Encephalopathy in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Case Report

Arbatauskaite Laura , Galinyte Kristina , Navardauskaite Ruta

Introduction: Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis is the primary cause of acquired hypothyroidism, with encephalopathy being a rare complication, particularly in children. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial, as appropriate treatment is usually successful, while untreated cases can result in permanent impairment.Case presentation: A 17-year-old girl complained of numbness on the right side of her body and tongue,...

hrp0098p3-15 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2024

Cushing's disease in pediatrics. Case report.

Pino Consuelo , Sanchez Paulina , Linares Jeannette , Isabel Hernández María

Patient 10 years old, female, since 8 years old of excessive weight gain, facial changes, hirsutism, violaceous striae on trunk, abdomen and legs, acanthosis nigricans, dorsal cervical fat pad, muscle weakness and sleep disturbances. Menarche at 9 years old. Weight 110.4 kg, height 141.6 cm (+0.08 SD), BMI 55.1 (+4.67 SD). Initial study HBA1C 5.17%, glycemia 86 mg/dl DHEAS110 ug/dl, Total testosterone 39.19 ng/dl, SHBG10nmol/l, FAI 3.09, Androstenedione 2.5 ng/ml, 17 hydroxipr...

hrp0098p3-199 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2024

Giant Rathke's Cleft Cyst Causing Panhypopituitarism

Sadiye Karadeniz Cansu , Aslı Bala Keziban , Erkan Emrahoğlu Muhammed , Burak Özkan Mehmet , Kurnaz Erdal , Keskin Melikşah , Savaş Erdeve Şenay

Introduction: Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC) is a non-neoplastic epithelial lesion of the sellar or suprasellar region. Although most RCC cases are asymptomatic, they can present with headache, visual defects, and endocrine dysfunction. We present a case diagnosed with a giant RCC postoperatively, characterized by short stature and multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies.Case: A 15-year-old male, who came with complaints...

hrp0097p2-110 | Thyroid | ESPE2023

A 5-year study on the incidence of Congenital Hypothyroidism in Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital Nairobi, Kenya.

Kahssay Menbere , Ngwiri Thomas

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is one of the most common congenital endocrine disorders. The study will determine the incidence of CHT and describe demographic characteristics and developmental outcomes in children attending Gertrude’s children’s hospital, Nairobi Kenya over 5-year, period.Objective: To determine the incidence of congenital hypothyroidism, developmental outcome, and demographic c...