hrp0084p1-99 | Growth | ESPE2015

GH Hypersecretion in Children with NF1 and Optic Pathway Gliomas

Pedicelli Stefania , Cambiaso Paola , Macchiaiolo Marina , Galassi Stefania , Mastronuzzi Angela , Del Bufalo Francesca , Ubertini Graziamaria , Cappa Marco

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...