hrp0084p3-1108 | Pituitary | ESPE2015

Causes and Consequences of Thickened Pituitary Stalk Found by MRI in Children and Adolescents with Central Diabetes Insipidus

Martinez-Villanueva Julian , Corredor-Andres Beatriz , Munoz-Calvo Maria Teresa , Lopez-Pino Miguel Angel , Lagana Claudio , Campdera Mariana , Pozo-Roman Jesus , Argente Jesus

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the hypothalamic-pituitary area is extremely useful in the investigation of patients with central diabetes insipidus (CDI) due to infiltrative processes.Objective: We aimed to associate pituitary stalk thickness with the etiology of CDI and hormone deficiencies.Method: A retrospective single-center study of 15 patients (four boys and 11 girls) with CDI was performed and clinical-epide...