Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hypoglycaemia is a common presentation in paediatrics, linked to rare endocrine pathologies. This case highlights potential pitfalls when assessing and managing a child with hypoglycaemia.Presenting problem: A 15-year-old, previously well female, presented with significant hypoglycaemia (2.2 mmol/l). A hypoglycaemia screen was performed which revealed an inappropriately low cortisol (111nmol/l), she was therefore treated for adrenal insuffici...