hrp0094p2-19 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2021

Genetic analysis of paediatric primary adrenal insufficiency of unknown aetiology over 25 years

Buonocore Federica , Maharaj Avinaash , Qamar Younus , Koehler Katrin , Suntharalingham Jenifer P. , Chan Li F. , Ferraz-de-Souza Bruno , Hughes Claire R. , Lin Lin , Prasad Rathi , Allgrove Jeremy , Andrews Edward T. , Buchanan Charles R. , Cheetham Tim D. , Crowne Elizabeth C. , Davies Justin H. , Gregory John W. , Hindmarsh Peter C. , Hulse Tony , Krone Nils P. , Shah Pratik , Shaikh Mohamad G. , Roberts Catherine , Clayton Peter E. , Dattani Mehul T. , Thomas N. Simon , Huebner Angela , Clark Adrian J. , Metherell Louise A. , Achermann John C. ,

Introduction: Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires appropriate diagnosis and treatment. The most common cause of PAI is congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), but other well-established aetiologies include metabolic and autoimmune disorders, and physical damage. Mutations in more than 30 genes have now been associated with PAI, with considerable biochemical and phenotypic overlap. It is therefore importan...