hrp0084p3-588 | Adrenals | ESPE2015

Case Report: Hypothyroidism and Acth-Deficiency Caused by TBX 19 Mutation Coincidence or Pathogenetic Correlation?

Schulz Esther , Akkurt Halit Ilker , Muhlhausen Chris , Santer Rene , Welzel Maik , Holterhus Paul Martin

Background: Congenital isolated ACTH-deficiency is a rare disorder characterized by low plasma ACTH and cortisol levels and normal secretion of other pituitary hormones. TBX19 is a t-box transcription factor with a specific role in the differentiation of corticotroph cells. TPIT gene mutations can be found in early onset isolated ACTH deficiency.Case report: We report on a 2; 6 year old girl, offspring from consanguineous parents from Turkey, born at 40 ...