Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) in children is a rare and aggressive disease. Further characterisation of the presenting features and biochemical markers are needed to support earlier diagnosis. Refractory hypertension related to high cortisol concentrations at presentation, and post-operative decrease in cortisol can be challenging to manage. Focus on endocrine management has not been previously described.Case Series: 34 patients (age 2 wee...

Background: Thymus transplantation is undertaken for conditions associated with severe immunodeficiency. These comprise various genetic and syndromic associations including 22q deletion syndrome, CHARGE association, diabetic embryopathy, and other rarer conditions. Some of these conditions are associated with hypoparathyroidism and therefore hypocalcaemia. There are no established guidelines on the management and prevention of hypocalcaemia during the transplant period.<p ...