Approach to the Child and Adolescent With Adrenal Insufficiency - Takeaways - MDSpire

Approach to the Child and Adolescent With Adrenal Insufficiency

  • By

  • Giuseppa Patti

  • Alice Zucconi

  • Simona Matarese

  • Caterina Tedesco

  • Marta Panciroli

  • Flavia Napoli

  • Natascia Di Iorgi

  • Mohamad Maghnie

  • August 18, 2024

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    Management of adrenal insufficiency aims to prevent adrenal crises, optimize growth, control androgen levels, and improve quality of life.

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    Standard glucocorticoid therapies do not replicate cortisol's circadian rhythm, necessitating personalized treatment strategies.

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    Novel therapies include circadian cortisol replacement and adjunctive treatments to manage androgen production and effects.

  • 4

    Preclinical studies are investigating cell-based therapies and gene therapy for congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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    The article presents three cases of adrenal insufficiency, highlighting diagnostic and management processes with updated evidence.

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Approach to the Child and Adolescent With Adrenal Insufficiency

  • by Giuseppa Patti, Alice Zucconi, Simona Matarese, Caterina Tedesco, Marta Panciroli, Flavia Napoli, Natascia Di Iorgi, Mohamad Maghnie

  • August 18, 2024

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