hrp0098p2-12 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2024

Central adrenal assessment in a group of prepuberal Prader Willi Syndrome patients in a tertiary center

Quarracino Malena , Manuel Lazzati Juan , Eugenia Foncuberta Maria , Guercio Gabriela , Obregon Gabriela , Belgorosky Alicia , Vaiani Elisa

Introduction: Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder caused by the lack of expression of paternally inherited genes in chromosome 15q11-q13 region. Central adrenal insufficiency (CAI) has been described but its prevalence is unknown.Aim: to assess central adrenal function in a group of prepuberal PWS patients suspected of CAI.Methods: PWS patients with confirmed molecula...