hrp0082fc11.6 | Pituitary | ESPE2014

Clinical and Neuroradiological Characteristics in Children and Adolescents with Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies and Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: Experience from a Single Tertiary Centre

Guemes Maria , Cerbone Manuela , Bagkeris Manolis , Gregory L C , Kasia Tessa , Dattani Mehul

Background: Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is an important cause of hypopituitarism, although less common than multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD). Children with optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) are at risk of hormone and neurocognitive disturbances.Objective and Hypotheses: We describe clinical and neuroradiological findings of these three overlapping conditions, aiming to understand their pathophysiology.Method: Retrospective a...