ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Gynecomastia is common in boys at early-mid puberty, while prepubertal gynecomastia is a rare condition. Sertoli cell tumors (SCTs) account for 2% of prepubertal testicular tumors. Most of the SCTs in prepubertal boys, which are generally bilateral and diffuse, are in the content of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) or other familial syndromes (Carney complex). Large cell calcifying Sertoli cell tumor (LCCSCT) is a variant of SCT and is seen in PJS. I...

Background: Osteonecrosis (ON) is bone death caused by inadequate blood supply resulting in demineralization and trabecular thinning and, subsequently, mechanical failure. Although the pathophysiology of ON is not fully understood, the use of high-dose glucocorticoid (GC) is one of the triggers. Furthermore, its optimal management remains uncertain. The use of bisphosphonates (BP) for the treatment of ON has been reported, however, data on outcomes are limited...