ESPE Abstracts

Background: 4p duplication syndrome is a very rare chromosomal disorder. In the literature; dysmorphic facial features, learning disability, speech retardation, overgrowth, musculoskeletal abnormalities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism syndrome have been reported to be associated with 4p16.3 duplication. Here we present a patient who admitted to our clinic with complaints of growth in hands and feet along with delayed speech and mental retardation. The gene...

The weight of birth affects the weight status and fat distribution in the later period of life. It is suggested that both low and high birth weight pose a risk for cardiometabolic diseases. In this study, the effects of birth weight on body fat mass and body fat distribution parameters during childhood and adolescence period were evaluated.Method: In this cross-sectional study, 4581 children ages between 6-17 years at primary and secon...