ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Hypopituitarism has been reported to be associated with lower quality of life (QoL), marital rates, and sex-life satisfaction in adulthood in patients with GH deficiency. Very few studies have examined this in those with childhood-onset multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (COMPHD).Aims: To evaluate QoL in adults with COMPHD.Subjects and methods: All COMPHD patients aged (≥18 years were identified from medical ...

Burosumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting fibroblast growth factor 23, is now available for clinical use in children with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH). We explored the effects of this treatment in a clinical setting, considering biochemistry, growth, deformity, functionality, quality of life, pain and fatigue.Methods: Clinical, biochemical, radiological and questionnaire data were reviewed at 6 and 12 months in a cohort of 8 children...