ESPE Abstracts

Background: Testicular atrophy is a rare complication following inguinal hernia repair particularly in children<2 years and those with an undescended testis at highest risk> with an undescended testis. Inhibin B is secreted from the testis as a product of Sertoli cells, and has been suggested as a good marker for spermatogenesis. Its value is expected to be very low in children with bilateral testicular atrophyCase Report...

Background: Non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) may present during childhood, adolescence or even adulthood with various degrees of hyperandrogenism. Diagnosis is established through tetracosactide (Synacthen®) test and genotyping. Cortisol insufficiency has rarely been described in NCCAH.Objective and hypotheses: To describe cortisol response to tetracosactide test in NCCAH patients.Method: Retrosp...