ESPE Abstracts

Background and Aims: A congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders in which enzymes in the cortisol biosynthesis pathways are interrupted by gene mutations. More than 90% of CAH, is caused by 21-hydroxylase (21OHD) deficiency. The 17α-hydroxylase (17OHD) deficiency one of the less common forms of CAH, can result in significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated, thus making early diagnosis essential. In Saudi A...

Background: Precocious puberty refers to the early development of secondary sexual characteristics in girls before the age of eight. It is classified into two categories based on the cause: central (GnRH dependent) and peripheral (GnRH independent) precocious puberty. Brain MRI is the most commonly used method to assess underlying brain pathology, particularly in girls under the age of six.Objective: The aimof this study...