hrp0086p1-p739 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology P1 | ESPE2016

Evaluation of Puberty in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia: A Case Control Study in Yaounde, Cameroon

Mbono Betoko Ritha Carole , Sap Ngo Um Suzanne , Alima Yanda Anastasie , Chelo David , Ngo Sack Francoise , Tony Nengom Jocelyn , Simon Dominique , Chevenne Didier , Carel Jean Claude , Koki Ndombo Paul Olivier

Background: Puberty is reported to be impaired in children with Sickle cell Anemia (SCA). Studies about this topic are rare in Sub-Saharan regionObjective and hypotheses: Assessment of pubertal development of children with SCA compared to healthy children in Mother and Child Center, CHANTAL BIYA Foundation.Method: We matched a group of 64 children with SCA (26 males, 38 females) with 94 healthy controls aged of 8–17 years old....