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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis presenting in an African-American teenage male: case report
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism and is associated with hypokalemia and muscle paralysis. This condition is most commonly seen in Asian men. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - April 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Joshua Glass and Jennifer Osipoff Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Overweight/obesity and associated cardiovascular risk factors in sub-Saharan African children and adolescents: a scoping review
Recently, childhood and adolescence overweight/obesity has increased disproportionately in developing countries, with estimates predicting a parallel increase in future cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden iden... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - March 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Simeon-Pierre Choukem, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Aurelie T. Sibetcheu, Jobert Richie Nansseu and Julian P. Hamilton-Shield Tags: Review Source Type: research

Low prevalence of organic pathology in a predominantly black population with premature adrenarche: need to stratify definitions and screening protocols
Premature adrenarche has been described as clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism before the age of 8  years in girls and 9 years in boys and absence of signs of true puberty. Adrenal pathology such as adren... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - March 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Christy Foster, Alicia Diaz-Thomas and Amit Lahoti Tags: Research Source Type: research

Parent-reported outcomes in young children with disorders/differences of sex development
There is a paucity of tools that can be used in routine clinical practice to assess the psychosocial impact of Disorders/Differences of Sex Development (DSD) on parents and children. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - February 14, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Salma R. Ali, Zoe Macqueen, Melissa Gardner, Yiqiao Xin, Andreas Kyriakou, Avril Mason, M. Guftar Shaikh, Sze C. Wong, David E. Sandberg and S. Faisal Ahmed Tags: Research Source Type: research

Hypothalamic lipoma and growth hormone deficiency
Intracranial lipomas are rare, congenital lesions, most often located at the midline. Most hypothalamic lipomas are asymptomatic, but some cases have been associated with precocious puberty, hypothermia, heada... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - February 5, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Anne Rochtus, Joseph Vinckx and Francis de Zegher Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome in a female pediatric patient with trisomy 21: a case report
Children with hypothyroidism typically present with delayed growth and development, but on rare occasions can present with signs of precocious puberty. This presentation is called Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome. Va... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - January 28, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jyotsna Gupta and Karen Lin-Su Tags: Case report Source Type: research

A novel de novo partial xq duplication in a girl with short stature, nonverbal learning disability and diminished ovarian reserve - effect of growth hormone treatment and fertility preservation strategies: a case report and up-to-date review
Xq duplication is a rare condition with a very variable phenotype, which could mimic other genetic syndromes involving the long arm of chromosome X. Sometimes short stature and diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - January 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Francesca Parissone, Mairi Pucci, Emanuela Meneghelli, Orsetta Zuffardi, Rossana Di Paola, Stefano Zaffagnini, Massimo Franchi, Elisabetta Santangelo, Gaetano Cantalupo, Paolo Cavarzere, Franco Antoniazzi, Giorgio Piacentini and Rossella Gaudino Tags: Case report Source Type: research

The role of delayed bone age in the evaluation of stature and bone health in glucocorticoid treated patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Low bone mineral density and an increased risk of appendicular and vertebral fractures are well-established consequences of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and the risk of fractures is exacerbated by long-te... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - December 23, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: E. J. Annexstad, J. Bollerslev, J. Westvik, A. G. Myhre, K. Godang, I. Holm and M. Rasmussen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Clitoral sizes and anogenital distances in term newborns in Nigeria
This study aimed to document normative data on clitoral sizes and anogenital distan... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - December 5, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Adesola Olubunmi Adekoya, Musili Bolanle Fetuga, Olumide Olatokunbo Jarrett, Tinuade Adetutu Ogunlesi, Jean-Pierre Chanoine and Abiola Omobonike Adekoya Tags: Research Source Type: research

Adrenocortical adenoma in a Sudanese girl with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
We report a case of right adrenocortical adenoma in a girl with features suggestive of Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome to show the importance of tumor surveillance in patients with Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - November 22, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Eman Abdalla Ali Elnaw, Awad Rhmattalla Abdalla and Mohamed Ahmed Abdullah Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Clinical and laboratory characteristics and follow up of 62 cases of ketotic hypoglycemia: a retrospective study
Idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia (KH) is the most common cause of hypoglycemia in non-diabetic children ages 0.5 –6 years old and typically occurs after a period of poor food intake. There are no large studies l... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - November 2, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Paul Kaplowitz and Hilal Sekizkardes Tags: Research Source Type: research

Precocious puberty and Chiari I malformation with syrinx: a case report of an unusual presentation of Costello syndrome
We present a patient with CS and central precocious puberty (CPP). (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - October 22, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Naomi S. Schwartz and Molly O. Regelmann Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Disorders of sex development (DSD) web-based information: quality survey of DSD team websites
Consumers rely on online health information, particularly for unusual conditions. Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) are complex with some aspects of care controversial. Accurate web-based DSD information is e... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - May 28, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Michelle M. Ernst, Diane Chen, Kim Kennedy, Tess Jewell, Afiya Sajwani, Carmel Foley and David E. Sandberg Tags: Research Source Type: research

Poor growth response during the first year of growth hormone treatment in short prepubertal children with growth hormone deficiency and born small for gestational age: a comparison of different criteria
There is no consensus on the definition of poor growth response after the first year of growth hormone (GH) treatment. We determined the proportion of poor responders identified by different criteria in childr... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - October 22, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Saartje Straetemans, Muriel Thomas, Margarita Craen, Raoul Rooman and Jean De Schepper Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perioperative care of congenital adrenal hyperplasia – a disparity of physician practices in Canada
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency in children. Current guidelines recommend the use of perioperative stress dose (s... (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - September 10, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Munier A. Nour, Hardave Gill, Prosanta Mondal, Mark Inman and Kristine Urmson Tags: Research Source Type: research