hrp0098p2-243 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2024

Overweight and obesity in children and young people with CNS tumours

Ramakrishnan Anand , Mondkar Shruti , Laing Peter , Didi Mohammed , Blair Joanne , Senniappan Senthil

Introduction: Hypothalamus is a key regulator of hunger and energy expenditure. Children with CNS tumours are at risk of hypothalamic and pituitary dysfunction which could be related to the direct effects of the tumour or treatment.Aim: To assess the prevalence and severity of obesity in children diagnosed and treated for CNS tumours at a tertiary paediatric centre.Methods: We retr...