hrp0082p3-d2-774 | Fat Metabolism & Obesity (1) | ESPE2014

The Prevalence of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency Among Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents in Greece

Giannios Christos , Farakla Ioanna , Papadopoulos Georgios , Bakopoulou Ioanna , Nicolaides Nicolas C , Papathanasiou Chryssanthi , Drakopoulou Maria , Chrousos George P , Charmandari Evangelia

Background: The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in Greece in the last decades, and more than 30% of children and adolescents are currently overweight or obese. Obesity is associated with decreased circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations, which might predispose to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.Objective and hypotheses: To determine serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and their relationship to ca...

hrp0084p1-71 | Fat | ESPE2015

Identifying Critical Periods for Maintaining Weight Loss in Obese Children

Peacock Amanda , Mushtaq Talat , Alexander Erin , Truby Helen , Greenwood Darren , Russo Vince , Yau Steven , Werther George , Sabin Matthew

Background: Adults have a weight that is normal for them. This is referred to as their ‘set-point’ for weight. Studies have shown physiological protection of this set-point, explaining why most obese adults who diet eventually regain weight.Objective and hypotheses: We hypothesised that set-points for weight, and their physiological defence, are flexible in childhood but become fixed sometime around puberty. We aimed to show that obese children...

hrp0084p1-162 | Miscelleaneous | ESPE2015

Congenital Hypothyroidism: Reduction in the Female to Male Ratio Following the Decrease of the TSH Cut-off Point Used for Neonatal Screening

Voutetakis Antonis , Giogli Vassiliki , Platis Dimitris , Gika Anna , Iliadi Alexandra , Mengreli Chrysanthi , Chrousos George , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , Girginoudis Panagiotis

Background: Since the initiation of neonatal screening-programs for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in the 1970’s, an increase in the incidence of CH has been observed. This change has been attributed to the gradual use of lower TSH cut-offs that lead to the detection of milder cases of CH. Based on currently used screening cut-offs, CH occurs in approximately 1:2 000 to 1:4 000 newborns, varying by geographic location and ethnicity. A female predominance, approaching a 2:...

hrp0084p2-359 | Fat | ESPE2015

FTO rs9939609 Polymorphism is Associated with the Presence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Obese Youth

Kao Kung-Ting , Alexander Erin , Harcourt Brooke E , Saffery Richard , Wake Melissa , McCallum Zoe , Werther George , Sabin Matthew

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...

hrp0084p2-521 | Puberty | ESPE2015

A Novel Entity Characterised by GH Deficiency and Central Precocious Puberty in Two Siblings and their Father, in the Absence of Central Nervous System Defect

Voutetakis Antonis , Chiotis Dimitris , Dracopoulou-Vabouli Maria , Magiakou Alexandra-Maria , Chrousos Georgia , Chrousos George , Dacou-Voutetakis Catherine

Background: The association of GH deficiency (GHD) with central precocious puberty (CPP) has been reported in individuals with central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities, congenital or acquired. Co-existence of GHD and CPP has been rarely reported, always as an isolated, sporadic disorder.Objective and hypotheses: To present the familial occurrence of combined GHD and CPP.Method: GH was measured post L DOPA, glucagon and GHRH and g...

hrp0084p3-604 | Adrenals | ESPE2015

Severe High Blood Pressure with Renal Failure in a Neglected Case of 11β-Hydroxylase Deficient Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Belceanu Alina Daniela , Munteanu Mihaela , Florea Mariana , Ungureanu Maria-Christina , Zmau George , Puiu Mirela , Armasu Ioana , Mogos Voichita , Vulpoi Carmen

Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders characterised by impaired cortisol synthesis. An enzymatic defect in 11-beta-hydroxylase is the second most common variant of CAH and accounts for approximately 5–8% of cases. Patients present with features of androgen excess and approximately two thirds of patients also have high blood pressure (HBP), which is initially responsive to glucocorticoid replacement, but may become a c...

hrp0084p3-959 | GH & IGF | ESPE2015

Late Diagnosis of a Type II/III Mucolipidoses Treated with GH Replacement Therapy

Crumpei Iulia , Belceanu Alina , Armasu Ioana , Braha Elena , Rusu Cristina , Manolachie Adina , George Zmau , Preda Cristina , Vulpoi Carmen

Background: Mucolipidoses II/III (ML) are rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorders (incidence: 1/325 000 live births). They have overlapping clinical phenotypes with mucopolysaccharidosis disorders and include growth retardation, facial dysmorphism, skeletal abnormalities, respiratory and heart diseases, hepatosplenomegaly and abdominal hernias. There is no specific treatment and the management has been limited to supportive care.Case present...

hrp0094p1-32 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity A | ESPE2021

Sex hormones drive changes in lipoprotein profiles in adolescents; early implications for cardiovascular disease risk

Robinson George , Peng Junjie , Peckham Hannah , Radziszewska Anna , Butler Gary , Pineda-Torra Ines , Jury Elizabeth , Ciurtin Coziana ,

Prior to menopause, it is known that women have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease compared to age-matched men; it is reported that women have around half the CVD risk and almost a 10-year delay in first myocardial infarction event compared to men. Sex differences in serum lipids could contribute to CVD risk through driving atherosclerosis, the buildup of lipids in the sub-endothelial intimal layer of medium-sized to large arteries. We hypo...

hrp0094p1-92 | Thyroid A | ESPE2021

Emotional Intelligence scores in children and adolescents with subclinical hypothyroidism - correlation with serum serotonin and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations.

Kostopoulou Eirini , Arianas George , Ioannidis Anastasios , Dimopoulos Ioannis , Chiotis Christos , Prezerakos Panagiotis , Spiliotis Bessie , Rojas Gil Andrea Paola ,

Introduction: Thyroxine is important for nervous system development. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), a mild thyroid dysfunction, is associated with impaired cognitive function in children and mood disorders in adults. Serotonin is also involved in brain development, mood and behavior modulation. The possible interaction between thyroid function tests, serum serotonin concentrations and emotional intelligence, was studied.Method...

hrp0094p1-103 | Adrenal B | ESPE2021

Leukocyte telomere length in children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Raftopoulou Christina , Abawi Ozair , Sommer Grit , Binou Maria , Paltoglou George , Fluck Christa , Akker Erica van den , Charmandari Evangelia ,

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...