ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Growth retardation is a frequent reason for consultation in pediatrics. The interrogation, the reconstruction of the evolution curve of the height and the weight, the clinical and paraclinical examination make it possible to orient the diagnosis. The etiologies are multiple, but most often the growth retardation is isolated, it is then said to be constitutional.Patients and methods: This is a prospective de...

Introduction: Short stature is a very common complication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Chronic inflammation, long-term corticosteroid therapy, hepatic impairment and malnutrition can reduce the biological effects of IGF-1 and GH. Growth hormone (GH) treatment may improve height growth outcomes in patients with severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The aim of the study was to assess the response to growth hormone (GH) treatment in patients with...

Introduction: β-thalassemia is a chronic hereditary hemolytic anemia characterized by a defect in the synthesis of beta-globin chains, particularly common in the Mediterranean region, southern Asia, and the Middle East. Transfusion programs and chelation therapy have considerably extended the life expectancy of patients. This has led to an increase in the prevalence of complications related to iron overload, growth retardation is extremely common in polyt...

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases which can sometimes be integrated into autoimmune polyendocrinopathy. The objective of this study is to describe the frequency of autoimmune diseases in children with type 1 diabetes.Patients and Methods: A retrospective and descriptive study, involving 102 patients (54 males, 48 females) with type 1 diabetes followed in our department....

Introduction: Hyperthyroidism is a rare but potentially serious childhood disorder that, if left unchecked, can lead to a wide range of complications, including effects on growth and development. Medical history, physical examination and thyroid function tests help diagnose hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children, accounting for over 95% of cases, and is caused by stimulating antibodies directed against the...

Introduction: Β-thalassemia is a chronic hereditary hemolytic anemia characterized by a defect of synthesis of beta-globin chains, particularly common in the Mediterranean region, southern Asia, and the Middle East. Chelation therapy significantly prolonged the life expectancy of patients. This has led to an increase in the prevalence of endocrine complications, linked to iron overload. Gonadal Dusfunction is a frequent complication in polytransfused beta...