hrp0092p2-11 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2019

Long-term Prednisone versus Hydrocortisone Treatment in Children with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): A Controlled Study

Soliman Ashraf Tawfik , Abdel Meguid Ahmed Shayma Elsayed , Ramadan Magdy , Elawwa Ahmed , Said Abugabal Ahmed Mohamed , Ahmed Emam Mohamed Hassan

Background: Debate still exists about the safety of long-term use of prednisone (PD) versus hydrocortisone (HC) for treating children with CAH. Relatively slight supraphysiologic levels may be enough to blunt growth velocity, increase weight gain.Objectives of the study: We evaluated the anthropometric and biochemical effects of long-term PD versus HC treatment in children with CAH-21OHD.<p class="ab...