hrp0092p1-251 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty (1) | ESPE2019

Central Diabetes Insipidus in Children: Role of GH Antibodies

Napoli Flavia , Pani Fabiana , Gianti Francesca , Di Iorgi Natascia , Morana Giovanni , Allegri Anna Elsa Maria , Al_Thiabat Hanan Farid Mufleh , Gallizia Annalisa , Fava Daniela , Longo Chiara , Olcese Camilla , Vinci Francesco , Pistorio Angela , Caturegli Patrizio , Maghnie Mohamad

Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) in children is caused by brain tumors, Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), trauma, infections, or genetic abnormalities in about 60% of the cases. In the remaining 40%, CDI is idiopathic even after detailed clinical and radiological investigations. Aim of the study was to assess whether measurement of serum antibodies against human growth hormone (GH) could aid in the identification of the etiological factors for CDI.<p class="abst...