ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Laron Syndrome (LS) or primary growth hormone (GH) insensitivity is an autosomal recessive disorder due to variants in the GH-receptor (GHR) gene or to post-receptor defects. LS prevalence is estimated 1-9/1000000. We report a case of LS with a missense variant in the GHR gene not previously described.Case: female, Turkish, was referred to our clinic for short stature. Born at term, birth ...

Introduction: The IGSF1 gene deficiency syndrome (IDS) is an X-linked disorder involving hormonal disfunctions. We report a case of Central Hypothyroidism (CH) due to a Xq26.1q26.2 microdeletion including the IGSF1 gene.Case: this boy was referred to our clinic for thyroid dysfunction. He was born at term by caesarean section due to maternal uterine myoma. Pregnancy was normal, parents were non consangu...