Diabetes mellitus in childhood: an emerging condition in the 21st century.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF-2015) estimates the existence of 30,900 children under 15 years old with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) in Brazil, and an increase of 3.0% per year is expected. This review focused on meta-analysis and pediatric diabetes update articles in order to draw attention to the need of planning coping strategies to support this serious public health problem in coming years. DM1 is considered an immuno-mediated disease with a complex transmission influenced by genetic and environmental factors responsible for a gradual destruction of the insulin producing pancreatic beta cells. Seroconversion to DM1-associated autoantibodies and abnormalities in metabolic tests that assess insulin secretion and glucose tolerance can be used as predictive criteria of beta cells functional reserve and the onset of the clinical disease. Symptomatic DM1 treatment is complex and the maintenance of good metabolic control is still the only effective strategy for preserving beta cell function. Disease duration and hyperglycemia are both risk factors for the onset of chronic vascular complications that negatively affect the quality of life and survival of these patients. In this regard, health teams must be trained to provide the best possible information on pediatric diabetes, through continuing education programs focused on enabling these young people and their families to diabetes self-management.

Diabetes mellitus in childhood: an emerging condition in the 21st century / Diabetes mellitus na infância: uma condição emergente no século 21

Summary The International Diabetes Federation (IDF-2015) estimates the existence of 30,900 children under 15 years old with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) in Brazil, and an increase of 3.0% per year is expected. This review focused on meta-analysis and pediatric diabetes update articles in order to draw attention to the need of planning coping strategies to support this serious public health problem in coming years. DM1 is considered an immuno-mediated disease with a complex transmission influenced by genetic and environmental factors responsible for a gradual destruction of the insulin producing pancreatic beta cells. Seroconversion to DM1-associated autoantibodies and abnormalities in metabolic tests that assess insulin secretion and glucose tolerance can be used as predictive criteria of beta cells functional reserve and the onset of the clinical disease. Symptomatic DM1 treatment is complex and the maintenance of good metabolic control is still the only effective strategy for preserving beta cell function. Disease duration and hyperglycemia are both risk factors for the onset of chronic vascular complications that negatively affect the quality of life and survival of these patients. In this regard, health teams must be trained to provide the best possible information on pediatric diabetes, through continuing education programs focused on enabling these young people and their families to diabetes self-management.

Resumo A Federação Internacional de Diabetes (IDF-2015) estima a existência no Brasil de 30.900 menores de 15 anos portadores de diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (DM1), com previsão de aumento de 3,0% ao ano. Esta revisão buscou artigos de metanálise e atualização em diabetes infantil com o objetivo de alertar para a necessidade do planejamento de estratégias de enfrentamento deste que tende a ser um sério problema de saúde pública para os próximos anos. O DM1 é considerado uma doença imunomediada de transmissão complexa, influenciada por fatores genéticos e ambientais determinantes da destruição gradual das células beta pancreáticas produtoras de insulina. A positividade sorológica dos autoanticorpos associados ao DM1 e a alteração de testes metabólicos que avaliam a secreção de insulina e o estado glicêmico podem ser utilizados como critérios de previsão da reserva funcional de células beta e do início clínico da doença. O tratamento do DM1 sintomático é complexo, e a manutenção do bom controle metabólico é ainda a única estratégia efetiva de preservação das células beta ainda funcionantes. Tempo de duração da doença e hiperglicemia são fatores de risco para a instalação das complicações vasculares crônicas, que afetam negativamente a qualidade de vida e a sobrevida desses indivíduos. Torna-se necessária a formação de equipes de saúde preparadas para fornecer a melhor informação possível em diabetes infantil, através de programas de educação continuada, com potencial de capacitar esses jovens e suas famílias para o autocuidado.

Tireoidite autoimune na criança e no adolescente / Autoimmune thyroiditis in children and adolescents

Objetivo: Revisão da literatura sobre a tireoidite de Hashimoto no universo das doenças autoimunes em crianças e adolescentes. Fontes: MEDLINE, utilizando os termos tireoidite, doença de Hashimoto, genética da autoimunidade tireoidiana. Resumo: Doenças tireoidianas autoimunes são doenças endócrinas frequentes da criança e do adolescente. Genes como antígeno humano leucocitário (HLA), antígeno-4 associado ao linfócito T citotóxico (CTLA-4), a proteína tirosina-fosfatase 22 (PTPN22) e os genes específicos da glândula tireoide, como o receptor do TSH (TSHR) e tireoglobulina (Tg) afetam a resposta imunológica da tireoide. A tireoidite autoimune pode apresentar funções tireoidianas desde eutireoidismo até hipotireoidismo evidente, além de um quadro inicial, transitório, de hipertireoidismo e tem sido associada a doenças autoimunes como diabetes, doenças reumáticas, doença celíaca. Função tiroidiana e associações com outras doenças autoimunes são destacados...

A novel DAX1/NR0B1 mutation in a patient with adrenal hypoplasia congenita and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism / Uma nova mutação DAX1/NR0B1 em um paciente com hipoplasia adrenal congênita e hipogonadismo hipogonadotrófico

We report a case of adrenal hypoplasia congenita (AHC) and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) due to a novel DAX1 mutation. A 19-month-old boy with hyperpigmentation and failure to thrive came to our service for investigation. Three brothers of the patient had died due to adrenal failure, and a maternal cousin had adrenal insufficiency. Adrenoleukodystrophy was excluded. MRI showed normal pituitary and hypothalamus. Plasma hormone evaluation revealed high ACTH (up to 2,790 pg/mL), and low levels of androstenedione, DHEA-S, 11-deoxycortisol, and cortisol. At 14 years of age the patient was still prepubescent, his weight was 43.6 kg (SDS: -0.87) and his height was 161 cm (SDS: -0.36), with normal body proportions. In the GnRH test, basal and maximum values of LH and FSH were respectively 0.6/2.1 and < 1.0/< 1.0 U/L. Molecular investigation identified a novel mutation that consists of a deletion of codon 372 (AAC; asparagine) in exon 1 of DAX1. This mutation was not found in a study of 200 alleles from normal individuals. Prediction site analysis indicated that this alteration, located in the DAX1 ligand-binding domain, may damage DAX1 protein. We hypothesize that the novel (p.Asp372del) DAX1 mutation might be able to cause a disruption of DAX1 function, and is probably involved in the development of AHC and HH in this patient. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2012;56(8):496-500.

Relatamos um caso de hipoplasia adrenal congênita (HAC) e hipogonadismo hipogonadotrófico (HH) causado por uma nova mutação do gene DAX1. Paciente do sexo masculino com 19 meses de idade, hiperpigmentação e desenvolvimento inadequado foi encaminhado ao nosso serviço. Antecedente familiar de três irmãos falecidos por falência da adrenal, e um primo materno portador de insuficiência adrenal. Excluída a hipótese de adrenoleucodistrofia. A RM demonstrou hipófise e hipotálamo normais. Os níveis de hormônios plasmáticos mostraram alta concentração de ACTH (até 2.790 pg/mL) e baixos níveis de androstenediona, DHEA-S, 11-deoxicortisol e cortisol. Aos 14 anos de idade, o paciente ainda era pré-púbere, com peso de 43,6 kg (SDS: -0,87) e altura de 161 cm (SDS: -0,36), proporcionado. O teste do GnRH mostrou níveis basais e máximos de LH e FSH, respectivamente, iguais a 0,6/2,1 e < 1,0/< 1,0 U/L. A análise molecular identificou uma nova mutação que consiste da deleção do códon 372 (AAC; asparagina) no éxon 1 do gene DAX1. Essa mutação não foi encontrada em 200 alelos de indivíduos normais. A análise no site PredictProtein indicou que essa alteração, localizada no domínio de ligação do DAX1, pode danificar a proteína. Nossa hipótese é que essa nova mutação (p.Asp372del) do gene DAX1 pode levar a uma alteração na função da proteína DAX1 e está provavelmente envolvida no desenvolvimento da HAC e HH nesse paciente. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2012;56(8):496-500.

Evaluation of adrenal reserve in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia treated with prednisone or dexamethasone.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The purpose of this study was to compare adrenal gland reserve in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) patients 8 weeks after treatment with either prednisone (PRED) or dexamethasone (DEX) during the induction phase of therapy. METHODS: A double-blind comparative study of patients treated with PRED and DEX was performed. Sixteen patients received PRED (40 mg/m(2)/day) and 13 patients received DEX (6 mg/m(2)/day), both for 28 days. A low-dose adrenocorticotropic hormone test (1.0 µg/m(2), IV) was performed before and weekly for 8 weeks after abrupt cessation of glucocorticoid therapy. Sixteen children without ALL were used as controls to determine the cutoff peak cortisol level (14.2 µg/dl). RESULTS: Both groups (PRED and DEX) displayed similar mean peak cortisol levels before treatment and during the 8 weeks of evaluation (p = 0.652). No relationship was observed between the incidence of infection/stress and peak cortisol level within each group, nor was there a difference in the frequency of infection/stress between groups (p = 0.359). Although the patients presented variations in peak cortisol during the study period, no signs or symptoms of adrenal insufficiency were observed. CONCLUSION: Patients who received PRED or DEX for 4 weeks showed similar adrenal reserves and infection rates for 8 weeks after abruptly stopping glucocorticoid therapy, suggesting that DEX, which is a better antileukemic drug than PRED, has similar adrenal suppression and recovery rates.

A novel DAX1/NR0B1 mutation in a patient with adrenal hypoplasia congenita and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

We report a case of adrenal hypoplasia congenita (AHC) and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) due to a novel DAX1 mutation. A 19-month-old boy with hyperpigmentation and failure to thrive came to our service for investigation. Three brothers of the patient had died due to adrenal failure, and a maternal cousin had adrenal insufficiency. Adrenoleukodystrophy was excluded. MRI showed normal pituitary and hypothalamus. Plasma hormone evaluation revealed high ACTH (up to 2,790 pg/mL), and low levels of androstenedione, DHEA-S, 11-deoxycortisol, and cortisol. At 14 years of age the patient was still prepubescent, his weight was 43.6 kg (SDS: -0.87) and his height was 161 cm (SDS: -0.36), with normal body proportions. In the GnRH test, basal and maximum values of LH and FSH were respectively 0.6/2.1 and < 1.0/< 1.0 U/L. Molecular investigation identified a novel mutation that consists of a deletion of codon 372 (AAC; asparagine) in exon 1 of DAX1. This mutation was not found in a study of 200 alleles from normal individuals. Prediction site analysis indicated that this alteration, located in the DAX1 ligand-binding domain, may damage DAX1 protein. We hypothesize that the novel (p.Asp372del) DAX1 mutation might be able to cause a disruption of DAX1 function, and is probably involved in the development of AHC and HH in this patient.

[Genetic and metabolic description of five patients with Berardinelli-Seip syndrome]. / Síndrome de Berardinelli-Seip: descrição genética e metabólica de cinco pacientes.

OBJECTIVE: To report the genetic and metabolic profile of patients with Berardinelli-Seip syndrome (BSCL) followed at Instituto da Criança, HC-FMUSP. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Patients with clinical features of BSCL (n = 5), all female, were evaluated through serum levels of glucose, insulin, lipids, leptin, and liver enzymes. Abdominal sonography and DNA analysis were also performed. RESULTS: Leptin deficiency and hypertriglyceridemia were found in all the patients. Three progressed to diabetes mellitus. Four patients have mutations in AGPAT2 gene and one have a mutation in CAV1 gene. CONCLUSION: The earliest metabolic abnormalities were hypertriglyceridemia and insulin resistance, culminating in the onset of diabetes at the time of puberty. Mutations in the AGPAT2 gene were the most frequent in our patients.

Novel mutation in MCT8 gene in a Brazilian boy with thyroid hormone resistance and severe neurologic abnormalities.

MCT8 is a cellular transporter of thyroid hormones important in their action and metabolization. We report a male patient with the novel inactivating mutation 630insG in the coding region in exon 1 of MCT8. He was characterized clinically by severe neurologic impairment (initially with global hypotonia, later evolving with generalized hypertonia), normal growth during infancy, reduced weight gain, and absence of typical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, while the laboratory evaluation disclosed elevated T3, low total and free T4, and mildly elevated TSH serum levels. Treatment with levothyroxine improved thyroid hormone profile but was not able to alter the clinical picture of the patient. These data reinforce the concept that the role of MCT8 is tissue-dependent: while neurons are highly dependent on MCT8, bone tissue, adipose tissue, muscle, and liver are less dependent on MCT8 and, therefore, may suffer the consequences of the exposition to high serum T3 levels.

Síndrome de Berardinelli-Seip: descrição genética e metabólica de cinco pacientes / Genetic and metabolic description of five patients with Berardinelli-Seip syndrome

OBJETIVO: Descrever o perfil genético e metabólico de portadores da síndrome de Berardinelli-Seip (BSCL) acompanhados no Instituto da Criança do HC-FMUSP. SUJEITOS E MÉTODOS: Pacientes com as características clínicas da BSCL (n = 5), todas do sexo feminino, foram avaliadas com dosagens de glicose e insulina, lípides, leptina, enzimas hepáticas, análise de DNA, ultrassonografia abdominal. RESULTADOS: A deficiência de leptina e a hipertrigliceridemia foram constatadas nas cinco pacientes. Três evoluíram para diabetes melito (DM). Quatro tiveram mutação no gene AGPAT2 e uma no gene CAV1. CONCLUSÃO: As alterações metabólicas mais precoces foram a hipertrigliceridemia e a resistência insulínica, culminando no surgimento do DM à época da puberdade, sendo as mutações no gene AGPAT2 as mais frequentes em nossa casuística.

OBJECTIVE: To report the genetic and metabolic profile of patients with Berardinelli-Seip syndrome (BSCL) followed at Instituto da Criança, HC-FMUSP. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Patients with clinical features of BSCL (n = 5), all female, were evaluated through serum levels of glucose, insulin, lipids, leptin, and liver enzymes. Abdominal sonography and DNA analysis were also performed. RESULTS: Leptin deficiency and hypertriglyceridemia were found in all the patients. Three progressed to diabetes mellitus. Four patients have mutations in AGPAT2 gene and one have a mutation in CAV1 gene. CONCLUSION: The earliest metabolic abnormalities were hypertriglyceridemia and insulin resistance, culminating in the onset of diabetes at the time of puberty. Mutations in the AGPAT2 gene were the most frequent in our patients.

Novel mutation in MCT8 gene in a Brazilian boy with thyroid hormone resistance and severe neurologic abnormalities / Mutação nova do gene MCT8 em menino Brasileiro com resistência ao hormônio tireioidiano e neuropatia grave

O MCT8 é um transportador celular de hormônios tireoidianos, importante para sua ação e metabolização. Relatamos o caso de um menino com a nova mutação inativadora 630insG no éxon 1 do MCT8. O paciente caracterizou-se por grave comprometimento neurológico (inicialmente com hipotonia global, evoluindo com hipertonia generalizada), crescimento normal nos dois primeiros anos de vida, reduzido ganho ponderal e ausência dos sinais e sintomas típicos de hipotireoidismo. A sua avaliação sérica revelou elevação do T3, redução do T4 total e livre e TSH levemente aumentado. O tratamento com levotiroxina melhorou o perfil hormonal tireoidiano, mas não modificou o quadro clínico do paciente. Esses dados reforçam o conceito de que o papel do MCT8 é tecido-dependente: enquanto os neurônios são altamente dependentes do MCT8, o osso, o tecido adiposo, o músculo e o fígado são menos dependentes do MCT8 e, portanto, podem sofrer as consequências da exposição a níveis séricos elevados de T3.

MCT8 is a cellular transporter of thyroid hormones important in their action and metabolization. We report a male patient with the novel inactivating mutation 630insG in the coding region in exon 1 of MCT8. He was characterized clinically by severe neurologic impairment (initially with global hypotonia, later evolving with generalized hypertonia), normal growth during infancy, reduced weight gain, and absence of typical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, while the laboratory evaluation disclosed elevated T3, low total and free T4, and mildly elevated TSH serum levels. Treatment with levothyroxine improved thyroid hormone profile but was not able to alter the clinical picture of the patient. These data reinforce the concept that the role of MCT8 is tissue-dependent: while neurons are highly dependent on MCT8, bone tissue, adipose tissue, muscle, and liver are less dependent on MCT8 and, therefore, may suffer the consequences of the exposition to high serum T3 levels.

Avaliação dos principais efeitos endócrinos tardios em crianças e adolescentes sobreviventes ao tratamento de neoplasias malignas / Evaluation of the main late endocrine effects in children and adolescents after treatment of malignancies

OBJETIVO: Relatar os efeitos endócrinos tardios em crianças e adolescentes após tratamento oncológico e associá-los à doença de base e ao tratamento. SUJEITOS E MÉTODOS: Foram realizadas avaliações clínicas e laboratoriais visando à detecção de distúrbios endócrinos em 320 pacientes após terapia oncológica, seguidos por seis anos. RESULTADOS: Em 94 pacientes, detectaram-se: 32 pacientes apresentaram baixa estatura (nove em tratamento com hormônio de crescimento), 14 tiveram puberdade precoce (10 em uso de análogo de GnRH) e 19 revelaram ser portadores de distúrbios de tireoide (12 com hipotireoidismo, seis com nódulos de tireoide e um com tireoidite linfocitária crônica). Obesidade foi encontrada em 18 deles. Seis com diabetes insípido e cinco com puberdade atrasada, três com pan-hipopituitarismo. Houve associação entre a radioterapia e a presença de endocrinopatias. CONCLUSÃO: Noventa e quatro de 320 (30 por cento) dos pacientes fora de terapia apresentaram alteração endócrina, o que enfatiza a importância do seguimento precoce e regular, possibilitando-lhes, com tratamento, melhor qualidade de vida.

OBJECTIVE: To report the main endocrine effects after cancer treatment in children and adolescents and associate them to the disease and its treatment. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Clinical and lab evaluation for endocrinopathy was performed in 320 patients after cancer therapy have been followed for six years. RESULTS: The most prevalent endocrine late effects in patients were: 32 patients had short stature, nine of them were under growth hormone therapy. Precocious puberty was found in 14 patients, 10 of them received GnRH analog. Thyroid diseases were present in 19 patients (12 with hypothyroidism; six with thyroid nodules/cysts; one with chronic lymphocytic thyroidytis). Obesity was found in 18 patients. Six presented insipidus diabetes, five delayed puberty and three panhypopituitarism. Radiation was associated with the appearance of the aforementioned endocrinopathies. CONCLUSION: Ninety four of 320 (30 percent) patients presented endocrine late effects which emphasize the importance for these patients to be regularly followed-up in order to precociously diagnose endocrine late effects and provide them a better quality of life.

[Evaluation of the main late endocrine effects in children and adolescents after treatment of malignancies]. / Avaliação dos principais efeitos endócrinos tardios em crianças e adolescentes sobreviventes ao tratamento de neoplasias malignas.

OBJECTIVE: To report the main endocrine effects after cancer treatment in children and adolescents and associate them to the disease and its treatment. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Clinical and lab evaluation for endocrinopathy was performed in 320 patients after cancer therapy have been followed for six years. RESULTS: The most prevalent endocrine late effects in patients were: 32 patients had short stature, nine of them were under growth hormone therapy. Precocious puberty was found in 14 patients, 10 of them received GnRH analog. Thyroid diseases were present in 19 patients (12 with hypothyroidism; six with thyroid nodules/cysts; one with chronic lymphocytic thyroidytis). Obesity was found in 18 patients. Six presented insipidus diabetes, five delayed puberty and three panhypopituitarism. Radiation was associated with the appearance of the aforementioned endocrinopathies. CONCLUSION: Ninety four of 320 (30%) patients presented endocrine late effects which emphasize the importance for these patients to be regularly followed-up in order to precociously diagnose endocrine late effects and provide them a better quality of life.

[Search of prostatic tissue in 46,XX congenital adrenal hyperplasia]. / Pesquisa de tecido prostático em pacientes 46,XX portadoras da forma clássica de hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais.

OBJECTIVES: To describe the presence of prostatic tissue in 46,XX patients with the classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH); to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of prostatic specific antigen (PSA) measured in congenital adrenal hyperplasia patients with regard to the detection of prostatic tissue in pelvic MRI. METHODS: We studied 52 children and adolescents, 32 with the classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 10 boys and 10 girls without CAH. Pelvic MRI was performed in all patients to detect prostatic tissue. Prostate specific antigen, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were measured in all patients. We used Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve for PSA discrimination capacity. RESULTS: Five girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia showed image of prostatic tissue on pelvic MRI. Prostate specific antigen showed sensitivity and specificity of 100% and 88.9%, respectively, taking 0.1 ng/mL as the cutoff level. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of prostatic tissue in 46,XX patients with the classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia was 15.6%. PSA demonstrated to be a good marker of prostatic tissue in these patients and should be used to screen patients to be submitted to image studies.

Pesquisa de tecido prostático em pacientes 46, XX portadoras da forma clássica de hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais / Search of prostatic tissue in 46, XX congenital adrenal hyperplasia

OBJETIVOS: Verificar a ocorrência de tecido prostático em pacientes portadoras da forma clássica de hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais, com cariótipo 46,XX e analisar a sensibilidade e a especificidade do antígeno prostático específico (PSA) das pacientes com hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais em relação à detecção de tecido prostático na ressonância magnética (RNM) de região pélvica. MÉTODOS: Foram estudadas 52 crianças e adolescentes, sendo 32 meninas portadoras da forma clássica de hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais, 10 meninas e 10 meninos sem hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais. A RNM da região pélvica e a coleta de PSA, diidrotestosterona e testosterona foram realizadas em todos os pacientes. Para analisar a capacidade de discriminação do antígeno prostático-específico, foi utilizada a curva ROC (receiver operating characteristic curve). RESULTADOS: Cinco das 32 pacientes portadoras de hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais apresentaram tecido prostático na RNM de região pélvica. Para concentração de antígeno prostático-específico de 0,1 ng/mL, obteve-se sensibilidade de 100 por cento e especificidade de 88,9 por cento para a detecção de tecido prostático. CONCLUSÕES: A ocorrência de tecido prostático nas pacientes portadoras de hiperplasia congênita das suprarrenais estudadas foi de 15,6 por cento. O antígeno prostático-específico mostrou ser valioso marcador de tecido prostático nestas pacientes.

OBJECTIVES: To describe the presence of prostatic tissue in 46,XX patients with the classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH); to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of prostatic specific antigen (PSA) measured in congenital adrenal hyperplasia patients with regard to the detection of prostatic tissue in pelvic MRI. METHODS: We studied 52 children and adolescents, 32 with the classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 10 boys and 10 girls without CAH. Pelvic MRI was performed in all patients to detect prostatic tissue. Prostate specific antigen, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were measured in all patients. We used Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve for PSA discrimination capacity. RESULTS: Five girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia showed image of prostatic tissue on pelvic MRI. Prostate specific antigen showed sensitivity and specificity of 100 percent and 88.9 percent, respectively, taking 0.1 ng/mL as the cutoff level. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of prostatic tissue in 46,XX patients with the classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia was 15.6 percent. PSA demonstrated to be a good marker of prostatic tissue in these patients and should be used to screen patients to be submitted to image studies.

[Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes: a frequent co-morbidity]. / O diabetes melito na fibrose cística: uma comorbidade cada vez mais freqüente.

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a major co-morbidity generally affecting patients over 15 years old and it is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology includes exocrine tissue destruction, insulin deficiency and insulin resistance; the carbohydrate metabolism dysfunction begins with an altered kinetic in insulin secretion followed by a progressive insulin deficiency. Postprandial hyperglycemia is the first abnormality seen in CF patients and the classical symptoms of diabetes may not be recognized. The screening strategy proposed is annual random plasma glucose or fasting plasma glucose investigation, as well as the performance the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Two categories of diabetes are related to CF: CFRD without fasting hyperglycemia (fasting glucose < 126 mg/dL and 2h OGTT glucose > 200 mg/dL) and CFRD with fasting hyperglycemia (fasting glucose > 126 mg/dL). Nutritional management and hyperglycemia control are the CFRD treatment goals. Insulin control is the standard medical therapy for CFRD with fasting hyperglycemia and the benefits of oral insulin secretagogue and sensitizing agents are still controversial.

O diabetes melito na fibrose cística: uma comorbidade cada vez mais freqüente: [revisão] / Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes: a frequent co-morbidity: [review]

O diabetes melito (DM) é a principal comorbidade relacionada à fibrose cística (FC) e costuma acontecer após os 15 anos de idade, associando-se ao aumento da morbimortalidade. Sua fisiopatologia inclui destruição do tecido exócrino, insuficiência endócrina e aumento da resistência insulínica, determinando inicialmente a alteração da cinética secretora da insulina, até o comprometimento de sua secreção total. A hiperglicemia pós-prandial é a alteração clínica mais precoce e sintomas do DM podem não ser reconhecidos. A investigação anual deve ser realizada por meio da glicemia de jejum ou de glicemias ao acaso e do teste oral de tolerância à glicose (OGTT). São reconhecidas duas categorias de diabetes relacionadas à FC: o DRFC sem hiperglicemia de jejum (HJ) (glicemia de jejum < 126 mg/dL e glicemia de 2 horas OGTT > 200 mg/dL) e DRFC com HJ (glicemia de jejum > 126 mg/dL). O tratamento inclui o manejo nutricional especializado e a correção da hiperglicemia. A insulinoterapia é recomendada para a categoria DRFC com HJ, não existindo ainda evidências do benefício de drogas secretagogas ou sensibilizantes da ação insulínica.

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a major co-morbidity generally affecting patients over 15 years old and it is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology includes exocrine tissue destruction, insulin deficiency and insulin resistance; the carbohydrate metabolism dysfunction begins with an altered kinetic in insulin secretion followed by a progressive insulin deficiency. Postprandial hyperglycemia is the first abnormality seen in CF patients and the classical symptoms of diabetes may not be recognized. The screening strategy proposed is annual random plasma glucose or fasting plasma glucose investigation, as well as the performance the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Two categories of diabetes are related to CF: CFRD without fasting hyperglycemia (fasting glucose < 126 mg/dL and 2h OGTT glucose > 200 mg/dL) and CFRD with fasting hyperglycemia (fasting glucose > 126 mg/dL). Nutritional management and hyperglycemia control are the CFRD treatment goals. Insulin control is the standard medical therapy for CFRD with fasting hyperglycemia and the benefits of oral insulin secretagogue and sensitizing agents are still controversial.

Baixa estatura por insensibilidade ao hormônio de crescimento / Short stature caused by growth hormone insensitivity

Objetivo: crianças portadoras de baixa estatura apresentam um grande número de opções diagnósticas. Muitas vezes não se consegue estabelecer o diagnóstico preciso...

Introduction: Tasks for diagnosing short stature in children has been challenged by a broad array of pathways. Precise diagnosis has been often unconspicuous...

Insulinoma tem ocorrência incomum na faixa etária pediátrica: relato de um caso / Insulinoma occurence has been uncommon during childhood: report of a case

Os autores apresentam os achados clínicos, laboratoriais e radiológicos de um paciente de 14 anos. Os testes obtidos após jejum de 18 horas revelaram resultados de glicemia, insulinemia e pepitídeo-C compatíveis com a suspeita de diagnóstico de insulinoma...

Authors report a case of a 14 ys.o patient and his clinical, laboratory and image findings. Blood samples drawn during 18 hours fasting revealed glucose, insulin, and c-peptide serum levels matching the suspect of insulinoma...

Raquitismos e metabolismo ósseo / Rickets and bone metabolism / Raquitismos y metabolismo ósseo

Objetivo: atualizar o conhecimento do metabolismo ósseo e da fisiopatogenia, diagnóstico e tratamento dos raquitismos. Fontes pesquisadas:artigos localizados na base MEDLINE publicados entre 1997 e 2007, com as palavras chave “deficiência de vitamina D”, “raquitismo”, e “metabolismoósseo”, além de outros artigos relevantes publicados antes, e as publicações da American Society for Bone and Mineral Research entre 2003e 2008. Síntese dos dados: os conhecimentos relativos ao metabolismo ósseo ampliaram-se, destacando o receptor-sensor de cálcio (RSCa),fundamental no controle da secreção do PTH e da calciúria, e o FGF-23 (fator de crescimento dos fibroblastos-23), importante no controle da fosfatemia através da inibição do co-transportadorde sódio e fosfato tipo II (NPT-II) no túbulo proximal, além de inibir a 1α-hidroxilase e a formação da vitamina D ativa (calcitriol). Foi elucidado o sistema RANKL-RANK-OPG na atividadeosteoclástica. A homeostase do cálcio e fósforo no osso depende da ação integrada do calcitriol, PTH, RSCa e FGF-23. Os distúrbios dessa homeostasepodem causar raquitismo, caracterizadopela inadequada mineralização da placa de crescimento. A deficiência da vitamina D ainda constitui a principal causa, em especial nas populaçõesem desenvolvimento. Em crianças eadolescentes com doenças crônicas o raquitismo pode decorrer de deficiência da vitamina D ou de alterações no seu metabolismo. Novas etiologiasgenéticas de raquitismo hipofosfatêmico foram descritas, relacionadas às alterações da secreção ou ação do FGF-23, ou da ação do NPT-II. Conclusões:o conhecimento da fisiologia óssea pelopediatra permite que o raquitismo seja adequadamente suspeitado e investigado nas crianças com crescimento deficiente ou deformidades e naquelas com doenças crônicas.

Objective: up-to-date the knowledge about bone mineral metabolism and the physiopathology, diagnosis and treatment of rickets. Data source: articles published between 1997-2007 were selected from MEDLINE. Relevant articles published previously to this period and publications from “The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research” from 2003 to 2008 were also examined. Data synthesis: the knowledge about bone mineral physiology has been changed with emphasis on the calcium sensing-receptor (CaSR), that acts to regulate the PTH secretion and the calciuria, and on the FGF-23 (fibroblast growth factor-23), that controls phosphatemiainhibiting the sodium-phosphate co-transporter type II (NPT-II) on proximal tubule, and that also reduces the 1α-hydroxylase activity and the formation of active vitamin D (calcitriol). The role of RANKL-RANK-OPG system on osteoclasts was clarified. The calcium and phosphorus homeostasis depends on the integrated action of calcitriol, PTH,CaSR and FGF-23. Disturbances affecting this homeostasis may cause rickets, characterized by inadequatemineralization of the growth plate. Vitamin D deficiency is still considered an important cause of rickets in Africa, Asia and in populational groupsfrom other countries. Children and adolescents with chronic diseases may have rickets due to deficiencyof vitamin D or to alterations of its metabolism. New etiologies of hypophosphatemic genetic ricketshave been described related to disturbances affecting the secretion or the action of FGF-23 or the actionof NPT-II. Conclusions: the knowledge of bone mineral physiology by pediatricians allows that rickets be adequately suspected and investigatedin children with deficient growth or deformities or with chronic diseases.

Objetivo: actualizar el conocimiento del metabolismo óseo y de la fisiopatogenia, diagnostico y tratamiento de los raquitismos. Fuentes pesquisadas:artículos localIzados en la base de datos MEDLINE publicados entre 1997 y 2007, utilizando las palabras claves “deficiencia de vitamina D”,“raquitismo”, y “metabolismo óseo”, además de otros artículos importantes publicados antes, y las publicaciones de la American Society for Bone andMineral Research entre 2003 y 2008. Síntesis de los datos: los conocimientos relativos al metabolismo óseo se ampliaron, destacando el del receptor-sensor de calcio (RSCa), fundamental en el control de la secreción de PTH y de calciuria, y el FGF-23 (factorde crecimiento de los fibroblastos-23), importante en el control de la fosfatemia a través de su acción renal. Fue elucidado el sistema RANKL-RANKOPGen la actividad osteoclastica. La homeostasis del calcio y fósforo en el hueso depende de la acción integrada del calcitriol, PTH, RSCa y FGF-23. Losdisturbios de esa homeostasis pueden causar raquitismo, caracterizado por la mineralización inadecuada de la placa de crecimiento. La deficiencia devitamina D todavía constituye la causa principal, en especial en las poblaciones en desarrollo. En niños y adolescentes con enfermedades crónicas el raquitismopuede decorrer de la deficiencia de vitamina D o de alteraciones en su metabolismo. Nuevas etiologías genéticas del raquitismo hipofosfatemicofueron descritas, relacionadas a las alteraciones de la secreción o acción del FGF-23, o de la acción del NPT-II. Conclusiones: el conocimiento de la fisiología ósea por el pediatra permite que el raquitismo sea adecuadamente sospechado e investigado en losniños con crecimiento deficiente o deformedades e en aquellos con enfermedades crónicas.

Hypothyroidism in children: diagnosis and treatment.

OBJECTIVE: To present relevant and updated information on the status of hypothyroidism in the pediatric population (newborn infants to adolescents). SOURCES: Original and review articles and books containing relevant updated data. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS: This review addressed data on the etiopathogeny of hypothyroidism and on the importance of screening for congenital hypothyroidism to assure early diagnosis and treatment of the newborn. We point out the difficulties experienced in the handling of subclinical hypothyroidism; we also address the importance of diagnosing autoimmune Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the high incidence of the disease among adolescents, mainly females, and the occurrence of a severe neurological condition, Hashimoto's encephalopathy. We indicate situations in which severe hypothyroidism may lead to puberty disorders (precocious or delayed puberty) and describe the importance of transcription factors in thyroid embryogenesis. Diagnostic and therapeutic criteria are also addressed. CONCLUSION: Thyroid hormones are necessary for normal growth and development since fetal life. Insufficient production or inadequate activity on the cellular or molecular level lead to hypothyroidism. These hormones are necessary for the development of the brain in the fetus and in the newborn infant. Neonatologists and pediatricians deal with child development issues in their practice, and many of these issues start during intrauterine life. Currently, with neonatal screening, neonatologists and pediatricians can prevent irreversible damage through early treatment. They should also be alert for dysfunctions such as subclinical hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which may provoke damage not only to growth, but also to the neurological and psychological development of these children and adolescents.