ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI), though uncommon, is a condition with a high morbidity and mortality especifically in children where presentation may vary and mimic many common childhood illnesses. Many etiologies have been reported worldwide of which CAH was the commonest etiology in children. There is no published data on PAI in Sudanese children and to my knowledge, this is the first report in Africa that looks for clinical presentation an...

Background: Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) in children is an uncommon condition. Diagnosis is usually challenging especially in resource limited settings where facilities for antibodies and genetic testing are constrained. Many genetic etiologies have been reported in children with PAI due to congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and Allgrove syndrome are the commonest identified genetic causes to date in Sudan. Studies from Africa are rare and here we des...

Background: Children living with paediatric endocrine conditions in resource-poor countries experience inequitable rates of preventable mortality and morbidity. Reducing preventable mortality will help member states committed to delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.4. CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours) has been improving health outcomes for children living with CAH in resource poor countries since 2004,...