ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Epilepsy or seizures are often observed in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Different types of seizures occur in approximately 25% of patients with DM. The exact cause remains undetermined. Moreover, a possible association between T1DM and epilepsy exists. Risk factors for epilepsy in T1DM include younger age at onset, recurrent hypoglycemia or DKA, and poor glycemic control.Aim of the work: The aim of...

Background: Hypertension is a recognized complication in children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, treated with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. This study aims to compare the clinical and laboratory characteristics of children with CAH who developed hypertension with those who maintained normal blood pressure (BP) over a treatment course.Methods: This retrospective cohor...

Background: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a complex endocrine condition with varying presentations, one of which includes precocious puberty. Understanding how precocious puberty affects clinical parameters in pediatric CAH patients is crucial for optimizing management strategies.Methods: This study conducted a comprehensive statistical analysis comparing pediatric CAH patients with precocious puberty (n</e...