hrp0089p2-p324 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty P2 | ESPE2018

Endocrine-Metabolic Characterization of Pediatric Patients with Craniopharyngioma: A Single-centre Cohort study

Pedicelli Stefania , Sette Giulia , Cianfarani Stefano , Cappa Marco

Craniopharyngioma is a rare, embryonic malformation of the sellar/parasellar region with low histological grade. In childhood-onset craniopharyngioma (CoCR), endocrine dysfunctions, severe obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS), neurological impairment and reduced quality of life have been described as consequences of both localization and treatment. To characterize a population with CoCR and to correlate endocrine/metabolic sequelae with different surgery approach we performed...