hrp0097p1-13 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2023

Epidemiology and causes of primary adrenal insufficiency in children: A population-based study

Borchers Joonatan , Pukkala Eero , Mäkitie Outi , Laakso Saila

Objective: Incidence and causes of primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) have not been comprehensively studied in children. Our objective was to describe the epidemiology and to assess national causes of PAI in children.Design: A national population-based descriptive study of PAI in patients aged 0-20 years.Methods: Diagnoses referring to adrenal insufficiency in children born in 199...