hrp0094p2-55 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2021

Twin infants with salt-wasting: double the trouble

Graneiro Ana , Aguilar Abisad Daniela , Dantas Marina , Gonzalez Aragon Camila , Tarkoff Joshua ,

Introduction: Failure to thrive (FTT) is a common entity encountered by pediatricians. It can be caused by inadequate energy intake or “organic causes” such as inborn errors of metabolism or disorders of the endocrine system. One cause that is rarely seen is a deficiency of aldosterone.Case presentation: A set of 3-month-old monozygotic male twins presented with failure to thrive and dehydration. Initially, they were evaluated ...