ESPE Abstracts

Background: Experimental models suggest that exposure to low dose nonylphenol could induce adiposity and promote adipocyte differentiation in mice. However, studies on the effect of nonylphenol exposure to human obesity have not been adequately studied.Objective: We investigated the associations of serum nonylphenol concentration with adiposity measures in Korean children and adolescents.Me...

Background: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a dominantly inherited syndrome characterised by parathyroid hyperplasia, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNET) and pituitary adenomas, although >20 tumours are described. Clinical guidelines1 recommend annual biochemical surveillance and abdominal imaging from <10yrs and pituitary imaging every 3yrs. Age at start of surveillance is derived from the youngest reported patient with a...

Acnathosis nigricans (AN) is known to be common dermatologic manifestation in obese children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to examine the association of AN and insulin resistance in obese children and adolescents. One hundred seventy-nine obese subjects aged 6-17 years who participated in the intervention study, Childhood and Adolescents Obesity via Activity and Nutrition (ICAAN) study, were enrolled in 2017-2017. AN was diagnosed by physician. Anthropomet...

Purpose: Reported changes in BMI in central precocious puberty (CPP) during and after gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (GnRHa) treatment are inconsistent. We, therefore, investigated auxological parameters in GnRHa-treated girls with idiopathic CPP (ICPP) until attainment of near final height (NFH).Methods: From the medical records of 59 ICPP girls who attained NFH after GnRHa therapy, auxological changes were compared between overweight (BMI &#8805...

Background: Low bone mass during growth may increase risk of fracture. Adequate reference data for bone mineral density (BMD) are needed to identify adolescents with bone deficit.Objective and hypotheses: We aimed to provide normative values and reference curves for BMD in Korean adolescents and young adults.Method: Using the data from Korean Nutrition Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) in 2008–2011, a total of ...

Background: Phthalates are synthetic chemicals produced in extremely large volumes for a wide variety of uses in personal care and consumer products, including building materials, food packaging, medical devices, toys and cosmetics. Though a few studies have shown that concentrations of phthalate metabolites are associated with obesity and insulin resistance in adults, studies in children are limited.Objectives: We studied to examine the associations of ...

Background: During treatment of adrenal insufficiency (AI) with hydrocortisone (HC), cortisol concentrations are supra-physiological following doses, and low before doses. We speculated that this cortisol profile may result in periods of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia. We describe glucose profiles in the first 18 children recruited to a study of metabolic and cardiovascular profiles in AI. Methods: Children with primar...

Synacthen tests are used widely in paediatric practice for diagnosis of AI. The standard dose test may be more specific and low dose test (LDSST), more sensitive. The LDSST requires dilution of commercially available Synacthen, which may result in unreliable dosing and over diagnosis of AI.Aim: To determine the prevalence of AI requiring treatment with hydrocortisone (a) daily (peak cortisol <350nmol/l) (b) on sick days only (peak co...

Background: Increased risk of cardiovascular disease and increased subclinical atherosclerosis have been reported in children with primary adrenal insufficiency (AI), including those with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), when compared to healthy children. Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) can be used as an early marker of cardiovascular risk. The severity of adverse metabolic profile has been related to the total hydrocortisone dose and duration of tr...

Background: Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide and both high and low blood pressures are associated with various chronic disease. Thyroid hormones have profound effects on cardiovascular function, including effects on blood pressure.Objective and hypotheses: Recent studies suggest that early life high blood pressure could be attributed to hypertension in late adulthood. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association...