ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Diencephalic syndrome (DS) is a rare condition characterised by weight loss despite adequate calorie intake in association with other signs and symptoms such as hyperalertness, hyperactivity, visual field defects, nystagmus and vomiting. DS occurs in the presence of hypothalamic lesions, but its exact mechanism remains unclear. The diagnosis is often delayed due to the absence of specific clinical and biochemical features.<...

Background: Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is a clinically heterogeneous genetic condition caused by the mutation of the NF1 gene. Individuals with NF1 have an increased risk of developing tumours, both benign and malignant. The most characteristic are plexiform neurofibromas, occurring in almost all patients. Other manifestations include café-au-lait macules, ocular involvement, intertriginous freckling, and learning disabilities or behavioural problems. Th...

Background: Testicular and ovo-testicular 46,XX-DSD are very rare conditions that have a variable presentation and often pose challenging questions regarding long-term outcome of gonadal function.Methods: Eligible cases were identified in the I-DSD Registry and centres were asked to update the clinical dataset to their last available assessment. The cases were categorised by assigned sex and age categories. Elevated and ...