ESPE Abstracts

Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) may develop in some patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), probably from overstimulation of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) to remnants of intra-testicular adrenal tissue. TARTs can lead to structural testicular damage and infertility. Although rare, they may occur when CAH patients are non-compliant with glucocorticoid therapy. Due to their deep-sited location, usually only TARTs of more than 2 cm are palpable, hence, th...

Background: Vitamin D has a key physiological role in many metabolic process and neuromuscular activities. The peak bone mass accrual occurred during adolescence, where about 51% of bone mass is gained during puberty and about 37% of the bone mineral density (BMD) of adults is reached. Vitamin D deficiency has long-term negative implications including increased risk of osteomalacia and osteoporosis. Severe hypovitaminosis D appears to be most common in the Mid...