ESPE Abstracts

Background: The association of NF1 with optic pathway glioma (OPT) and GH hypersecretion was initially described in some isolated cases, while the presence of PP was more frequently reported in these patients. Association of gigantism and precocious puberty (PP) in five children with OPT (isolated in two and associated with NF1 in three cases) has been recently published.Aims: To evaluate the frequency of GH hypersecretion in children with NF1 and OPT, t...

Background: The treatment of high-risk neuroblastoma still represents a clinical challenge in pediatric oncology. About 50% of children survive after a multimodal treatment based on conventional and high dose chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, differentiating treatment and immunotherapy.Aim: To evaluate endocrine long-term sequels in a pediatric cohort with high-risk neuroblastoma.Patient...