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impe0096p15 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | IMPE2023

Cardiac paraganglioma in a pediatric patient: case report

Rapelius Stefania , Rearte Patricia , Bastianello M , Lugones Ignacio , Iturzaeta Adriana , Sanso Gabriela , Leiva Fabiana , Brunetto Oscar , Figueroa Veronica

Introduction: Paragangliomas (PGLs) are uncommon neuroendocrine tumors. These tumors can originate from either the sympathetic or parasympathetic paraganglia. Cardiac PGLs (CPGLs) are extremely rare, as thoracic localization represents less than 2% of PGLs. There are few reported cases in pediatric age. The most frequent cause of inherited phaeochromocytomas/paragangliomas are germline pathogenic variants in Succinate Dehydrogenase Subunit B, C and D genes (SD...

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impe0096p122 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | IMPE2023

Did the prevalence of Central Precocious Puberty increase in girls during the Covid19 Pandemic? Comparison of cases diagnosed in a pediatric endocrinology service in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires in two periods: pre-pandemic and pandemic.

Jose Colombres Maria , Clara Casiello Ana , Rapelius Stefania , Della Pia Belen , de las Mercedes Argibay Molina Maria , Stedile Graciela , Brunetto Oscar , Figueroa Veronica

Introduction: Puberty is a complex biological phenomenon where secondary sexual characteristics develop, complete sexual maturation and adult size is reached. Central precocious puberty (CPP) in girls is defined as the progressive appearance of sexual characteristics before 8 years old, with advanced bone age and acceleration of growth velocity, due to pituitary gonadal axis activation. Multiple studies have shown an increased incidence of CPP and a faster rat...

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Cardiac paraganglioma in a pediatric patient: case report

Did the prevalence of Central Precocious Puberty increase in girls during the Covid19 Pandemic? Comparison of cases diagnosed in a pediatric endocrinology service in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires in two periods: pre-pandemic and pandemic.

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