ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Primary hypogonadism is stated as one of major features in patients with Turner Syndrome (TS), however it is not a constant finding. Variable markers of ovaries failure in TS patients are still missing. The present study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of atymullerian hormone and inhibin B assessment in predicting spontaneous puberty in patients with TS.Methods: The study included 35 TS patients. Gonadal a...

Common cause of hypopituitarism is congenital, genetically determined abnormality called pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS). It is characterised by hypoplastic anterior pituitary gland with thin or absent infundibulum and ectopic posterior pituitary location in MRI examination. Post-traumatic hypopituitarism may mimic this image. We present 7 years and 10 months old girl who was admitted to Pediatrics Institute due to hypoglycemia during an acute gastroenteritis. Hyp...