Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a rare condition affecting children, potentially life-threatening. Autoimmune adrenalitis accounts for 15% of all cases of primary adrenal insufficiency in pediatric age. Most symptoms are usually unspecific, making the diagnosis quite challenging.Objective: The aim of the study was to describe clinical presentation, biochemical abnormalities, treatment and the clinical course of patients with autoimmune AI.<...