hrp0094p2-52 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2021

Adrenal insufficiency masquerading as biliary atresia in an infant

Hashim Raihana , Senanayaka Ayodya , Kiriwaththuduwa K S U , Vass Angela ,

Background: Adrenal insufficiency is a rare cause of neonatal cholestasis, which is reversible with prompt glucocorticoid administration.Case presentation: A 2-month old baby boy was referred to the paediatric endocrine department for evaluation of intermittent hypoglycaemia associated with metabolic acidosis, hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia. The infant was second born to second-degree consanguineous parents whose first...