ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: In cases of congenital and acquired hypothyroidism, there can be a development of resistance to Levothyroxine (LT4) over time. The cause of this clinical picture is unknown and often improves later in life. However, in some cases or receptor expression disorders, it may be necessary to add T3 to the treatment to overcome this condition.Aim: This study aims to determine the characteristics of cases where per...

Introduction: Data on atypia of undetermined significance (AUS) in thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy in children is limited. The American Thyroid Association (ATA) pediatric guideline recommends surgery, while the European Thyroid Association (ETA) recommends fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) repetition after 6 months. The aimof this study is to determine the markers of malignancy in AUS in children and to discuss the approach to AUS.<p class="abste...

Introduction: Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome is a syndrome progressing with postaxial polydactyly, short extremities, short height, dystrophic and/or hypoplastic nails, dental and oral anomalies, congenital heart disease and radiological abnormalities. Variations in several genes like EVC, EVC2, DYNC2H1, DYNC2LI1, GLI, SMO, PRKACA and PRKACB are considered responsible for the etiology of the syndrome.Case: An 11 year and 5 m...