ESPE Abstracts

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children is a common medical disorder, often associated with adenoid and tonsil hypertrophy. The prevalence of OSAS has been increasing due to alarming rates of obesity in childhood. This is a very concerning subject since there is a higher risk of cardiovascular outcomes in patients with elevated BMI and OSAS.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study is to report a hazardous case regarding chi...

Background: The exaggerated adrenarche is an extreme variant of the maturation of the adrenal cortex, often associated with hyperinsulinemia and obesity. Hyperandrogenism by congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and adrenal neoplasms are differential diagnoses.Case report: Male, 8 years and 3 months, who came from another service with diagnosis of Precocious Puberty and Obesity, already being treated with Leuprolide acetate for 1 year and half. His compla...

Background: Pediatric bone marrow transplantation (BMT) can lead to endocrine dysfunctions due to common pre-operative regimens involving chemo and radiotherapy.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate the prevalence an time-of-onset of endocrine dysfunctions after BMT in children and adolescents.Method: A retrospective cohort-study design was performed. The inclusion criteria were: <18 years of age at the time of their allogenic ...