hrp0086rfc3.8 | Pituitary | ESPE2016

Anthropometric and Endocrine Features in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Narcolepsy

Ponziani Virginia , Gennari Monia , Pizza Fabio , Balsamo Antonio , Bernardi Filippo , Plazzi Giuseppe

Background: Childhood NT1 has been associated with endocrine disorders like obesity and precocious puberty. These comorbidities may challenge the diagnosis, require tailored treatments and call for a multidisciplinary approach.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate the impact of type 1 narcolepsy (NT1) on anthropometric and endocrine features in childhood/adolescence, focusing on weight, pubertal development and growth, and their follow up in treated and ...