ESPE Abstracts

Background: Hypoglycaemia is a common critical condition in paediatric emergencies, with diverse aetiologies including metabolic disorders and endocrine dysfunctions. Adrenal insufficiency is a life-threatening cause, that requires prompt diagnosis and intervention. This case study presents a rare incidence of hypoglycaemia secondary to adrenal failure in a paediatric patient with Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), a mitochondrial disorder affecting multiple systems...