hrp0095p1-152 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2022

COVID-19 and precocious puberty: Does BMI play a role?

Pepino Carlotta , Fava Daniela , Pepe Alessia , Strati Marina , Paoloni Dalila , Patti Giuseppa , Elsa Maria Allegri Anna , Maghnie Mohamad , Di Iorgi Natascia

Background: Since COVID-19 the number of girls referred to pediatric endocrinologist for suspected precocious puberty (PP) and early puberty (EP) has increased. The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence, the anthropometric, biochemical and radiological characteristics of PP during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to previous years.Methods: We retrospectively evaluated medical records of 464 females (F) referred t...