ESPE Abstracts

Growth retardation in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is mostly associated with longterm poor metabolic control or combination with other autoimmune diseases. Although rare it could be due to growth hormone deficiency. We present eleven-year-old girl, diagnosed with T1D at age of 2y6mo., on multiple daily injections (MDI) with analogues. She is raised in poor social conditions – low parental education and income, rare follow-up due to difficult access to healthcare p...

Although type 1 diabetes (T1D) is most common autoimmune chronic metabolic disease in childhood, data about the role of T-Lymphocytes (T-Ly) and B-Lymphocytes (B-Ly) in children after the diabetes onset are still controversial. The aim of the study was to evaluate the serum levels of T– and B-Ly in children with T1D as a predisposing factor for genital candidiasis (GC).Material: We studied 71 children with T1D at the age of 6 to 18 years, divided in...

Introduction: Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a clinical syndrome characterized by multiorgan or isolated renal tubular resistance to the effects of aldosterone, resulting in hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and normal to high serum aldosterone levels. PHA may be primary (hereditary) or secondary (acquired). Primary forms are subclassified into two: PHA type 1 (salt-wasting) and PHA type 2 (salt-retaining). Secondary forms are typically associated with sever...

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is considered as the most common autoimmune chronic metabolic disease in childhood with constantly rising incidence in last decades. Many studies have confirmed the role of natural killer cells (NK) in the autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells The aim of the study was to evaluate the serum levels of NK cells in Bulgarian children with T1D from Pleven region and to assess their correlation with the metabolic control and diabetes duration<...

Introduction: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is defined as a heterogeneous disease leading to amenorrhea and ovarian failure before the age of 40 years. It is found in 1-3% of women of reproductive age, with some negative consequences such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and sexual dysfunction. Triple X syndrome is characterized by POF with primary or secondary amenorrhea, tall stature, large feet. Girls with triple X syndrome show accelerated growth ...

It is well known that early diagnosis of growth disorders in children and their timely treatment are important for better outcomes.Objective: To evaluate the results from the implementation of the Partners4Growth Twinning Programme at Bulgarian tertiary pediatric endocrinology clinics. Materials and Methods: Since 2019 Partners4Growth started operation at 6 centers – 3 experienced in growth disorders reference centers and 3 twin cen...