hrp0097p1-356 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2023

Acquired Hypothalamic dysfunction in childhood: “What do patients need?“ – an Endo-ERN survey

van Roessel I.M.A.A. , de Graaf J.P. , Biermasz N.R. , Charmandari E. , van Santen H.M.

Objective: Hypothalamic dysfunction is a rare condition and can be encountered in patients who have been diagnosed or treated for a suprasellar brain tumor. Due to its rarity, signs and symptoms of hypothalamic dysfunction may be difficult to recognize, leading to delayed diagnosis of the suprasellar brain tumor or to difficulties in finding the health care expertise for hypothalamic dysfunction after tumor treatment. To improve care and outcome of patients wi...

hrp0097lb14 | Late Breaking | ESPE2023

Prevalence and risk factors of bone problems in children with supratentorial midline Low Grade Glioma.

van Roessel IMAA , Gorter JE , Bakker B , van den Heuvel - Eibrink MM , Lequin MH , van der Lugt J , Meijer L , Schouten - van Meeteren AYN , van Santen

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Introduction: Children with cancer are at increased risk of endocrine complications, especially children with a brain tumor. One of these late effects includes bone disorders (ranging from low bone mineral density (BMD) to osteoporosis). Children with a suprasellar Low Grade Glioma (LGG) may be especially at risk for bone problems due to exposure to multiple treatment modalities, hypothalamic dysfunction and/or decreased mobility in combination with vision los...