hrp0095fc1.6 | Thyroid | ESPE2022

Thyroid complications after haemopoietic stem cell transplantation in children and adolescents

Fotiadou Anatoli , Vlachopapadopoulou Elpis-Athina , Paisiou Anna , Goussetis Eugenios , Kafetzi Maria , Karagianni Vilelmini , Peristeri Ioulia , Michalacos Stefanos

Background: Haemopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has become the treatment of choice for many inherited and acquired pediatric disorders. Cure is not without consequences, and HSCT survivors are at risk of early mortality and developing endocrine complications. Thyroid is highly susceptible to damage from the conditioning therapy for HSCT. The aim of this study is to evaluate the percentage and risk factors of thyroid dysfunction and risk factors of it...