ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Peripheral diabetic neuropathy (PDN), clinical or subclinical, of large-diameter nerve fibers or small-diameter nerve fibers is a common complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).Aims: Early detection of the prevalence of subclinical PDN by assessing the function of small and large nerve fibers in children and adolescents with T1DM.Methods: The study included 53...

Introduction: The assessment of bone maturation with artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced new straightforward indicators of bone health monitoring related the much more complex and expensive method of measuring bone density with DEXA (Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry). Bone Health Index (BHI) describes bone mass as a function of cortical thickness, width and length of the three middle metacarpals, using digital hand X-rays for bone age evaluation from D...

Objective: AMH causes fetal paramesonephric duct regression and is involved in testicular development and function. Sertoli cell AMH remains high during childhood until puberty. The appendix testis (AT), a remnant of the paramesonephric duct, contains both androgen and estrogen receptors. AT androgen receptors have been reported to play a role in embryonic testicular descent. The AT is commonly resected during orchiopexy and abdominal surgery as possible torsion in the future ...

Background: Emerging evidence suggests FTO polymorphisms are associated with obesity-related comorbidities including type 2 diabetes (T2DM), hypertension and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). However association of FTO with other comorbidities such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in paediatric populations is less clear.Objective and hypotheses: To investigate the prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities according to FTO genotype in an obese paedia...

Introduction: Exposure to chronic stress and hypercortisolism is associated with decreased leukocyte telomere length (LTL), a marker for accelerated biological aging and cardiovascular disease. Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are treated with glucocorticoids. The aim of our study was to investigate LTL in children with CAH and its relation with CAH subtype, daily glucocorticoid dose and treatment quality.Method...

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone, essential for the immune system and bone health. Given that sun exposure is meant to provide at least 80% of daily vitamin D requirements, the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a considerable influence on calcium metabolism We retrieved anonymized data on calcium metabolism parameters assessing the occurrence of subclinical hyperparathyroidism – subclinical nutritional rickets (PTH ≥ 45 pg/ml with normal serum Ca ≤ 10.5 mg/dl) in c...

Background: Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (HCQS) is an immunomodulatory drug used to treat various rheumatological conditions. However, its effect on preserving β-cell function in type 1 diabetes remains unclear.Objective: To determine the differences in C-peptide (fasting and post mixed meal) and HbA1c in children with new-onset T1D on hydroxychloroquine therapy versus placebo.Methods:</...

Introduction: Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in contemporary societies with multiple comorbidities. Social stigma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems are noted in youth with excess adiposity, and may persist for a long time. The aim of our study was to assess the alterations in cardiometabolic risk factors and mental health in children and adolescents with excess adiposity following the implementation of a multidi...

Introduction: Primary hypoparathyroidism is a rare cause of hypocalcemia, complicating various disorders. Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic patients to paresthesia, cramps, seizures, stridor, laryngospasm, cardiac arrhythmias, basal ganglia calcification, subcapsular cataracts, and dental enamel hypoplasia. This study aims to present the cases of two patients with rare causes of primary hypoparathyroidism and highlight the need for standardization...

Background/Aim: Maternal primary adrenal insufficiency, has been infrequently described during pregnancy, due to its rarity. Based on the existing literature, maternal hormone deficiency influences pregnancy and has an impact on mother and fetus/neonate, with only a few studies emphasizing on the respective outcomes. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of maternal corticosteroid deficiency during pregnancy on the fetu...