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ea0063p880 | Adrenal and Neuroendocrine Tumours 3 | ECE2019

Cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in children and adolescents with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Paredes Silvia , Alves Marta , Carvalho Fabia , Gomes Maria Miguel , Martins Sofia , Marques Olinda , Antunes Ana

Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is associated with an increased cardiometabolic risk in adult life. Nevertheless, data regarding pediatric age is scarce. We aimed to evaluate cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency in pediatric age.Methods: We reviewed the clinical records of patients with CAH evaluated in a Pediatric Endocrinology Unit in a central hospital. Pat...

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ea0073aep148 | Calcium and Bone | ECE2021

Paraplegia: a serious consequence of treatment delay in hyperparathyroidism During the COVID-19 pandemic

Lopes Sara Campos , Carvalho Renata , Marques Sofia , Rocha Sofia , Viana Charlene , Marques Helena , José Pedro Pinto , Mário Reis , Cavadas Sofia , Pereira Ricardo S. , Monteiro Ana Margarida

BackgroundCurrently, serious complications of secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) are rare due to early diagnosis and more effective treatments. These complications include osteitis fibrosa cystica, which is characterized by bone resorption and brown tumors. Depending on the location, they can cause pain or compressive symptoms.Case reportWe report a case of a 41-year-old black woman with a past medical hist...

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Cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in children and adolescents with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Paraplegia: a serious consequence of treatment delay in hyperparathyroidism During the COVID-19 pandemic

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