ESPE Abstracts

Background: Triple A (Allgrove syndrome) is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the alacrimia, achalasia, and adrenal insufficiency triad. Alacrimia starts in early infancy, while achalasia and adrenal insufficiency appear subsequently during childhood or adulthood. We are presenting an infant with very early and simultaneous clinical manifestations of triple A syndrome.Case presentation: An 11-month-ol...

Background: The definition of Cushing disease (CD) is hypercortisolism caused by excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion by a pituitary corticotrope adenoma. It is extremely rare in the pediatric population and requires rapid diagnosis and early management.Case presentation: A 14-year old boy was hospitalized because of sudden onset of chest pain, loss of consciousness, elevated cardio-specific enzymes, and s...