hrp0084p2-512 | Pituitary | ESPE2015

Pituitary Function after Mild to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children 2–18-Years-Old: A Prospective Study

Braun Karine , Briet Claire , Toussaint Patrick , Trifunovic Helene Bony , Boudailliez Bernard

Background: In recent years, traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been identified as a significant cause of pituitary dysfunction in children. Paediatric prospective studies are rare especially for mild TBI.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this present study was to evaluate the frequency of hypopituitarism after mild, moderate and severe TBI in hospitalized children, and determining factors of this deficiency.Method: A prospective ...