Scientific Programme & Abstracts from the International Meeting in Pediatric Endocrinology (IMPE)
Volume 96 | IMPE2023

IMPE 2023

Buenos Aires, Argentina
04 Mar 2023 - 07 Mar 2023

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11th International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology (IMPE 2023). 4 -7 March 2023 - Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Inborn Errors of Protein Metabolism: Longitudinal Data on Growth, Puberty, Bone Mineralisation, and Body Composition

Busiah Kanetee , Roda Célina , Crosnier Anne-Sophie , Brassier Anaïs , Servais Aude , Wicker Camille , Ottolenghi Chris , Pontoizeau Clément , Souberbielle Jean-Claude , Piketty Marie-Liesse , Perin Laurence , Le Bouc Yves , Arnoux Jean-Baptiste , Imbard Apolline , Netchine Irène , de Lonlay Pascale

Background: Many inherited amino-acid metabolism disorders (IAAMDs) require lifelong restriction of natural dietary proteins. An adequate protein intake is crucial to ensure normal body development, notably during puberty. We investigated whether a protein-restricted diet was associated with growth, pubertal, bone mineral density (BMD) or body composition impairments.Methods: In this retrospective longitudinal study, we ...

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Possible triggers related to the increased frequency of Idiopathic Central Precocious Puberty during and after COVID-19 confinement at the National Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico.

Elesva Guadarrama-Zenteno Saira , Torres-Vallejo Andrea , Cámara-Corona Eduardo , Janeth Castillo-Urias Mónica , Cecilia Massuh-Coello Maria , Lucía Reyes-López Ana , Francisca Altamirano-Bustamante Nelly , de la Luz Ruiz-Reyes María , Lissette Arguinzoniz-Valenzuela Sletza , Calzada-León Raúl

Introduction: A significant increase in the incidence of precocious puberty secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic has been demonstrated worldwide. This phenomenon appears to be related to lifestyle changes forced by confinement.Objective: To perform a retrospective evaluation of newly diagnosed idiopathic central precocious puberty (ICPP) during and after COVID-19 confinement at the National Institute of Pediatrics (NIP), c...

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Pituitary Gigantism: Argentine experience

Fernández Mentaberry Verónica , Riu Carmen , Hernández Claudia , Ciaccio Marta , Acuña Emilce , Guevara Martín , Oneto Adriana , Peverini Agustina , Figurelli Silvina , Daly Adrián , Guitelman Mirtha

Background: Pituitary gigantism is a rare endocrine disease characterized by unusually tall stature due to growth hormone (GH) excess as a result of a GH-secreting pituitary tumor or hyperplasia, which occurs before epiphyseal closure. Treatment includes surgery, medical treatment and radiotherapy (RT),Objective: describe the clinical course of 9 patients with pituitary gigantism.Materials ...