ESPE Abstracts

Background: Congenital isolated adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) deficiency (IAD) is a rare condition. It is characterized by low plasma and cortisol levels and preservation of all other pituitary hormones (2 cases described with transient partial growth hormone deficiency). The principal molecular cause is identified as TPIT mutation. We present here the case of a neonate with TPIT mutation and ACTH deficiency associated with probable growth hormone and thyrotropin deficie...