hrp0086p2-p705 | Endocrinology and Multisystemic Diseases P2 | ESPE2016
Nacca Raffaella
, Scillipoti Martina
, Grandone Anna
, Santoro Claudia
, Cinalli Giuseppe
, Cirillo Mario
, Cioffi Daniela
, Luongo Caterina
, Del Giudice Emanuele Miraglia
, Perrotta Silverio
, Perrone Laura
Background: Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have an increased risk of developing optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) during childhood. Although these tumors usually have a benign course, some cases result in significant clinical symptoms, including endocrinological disorders.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study is to evaluate the endocrinological complications of OPGs involving the chiasm in children with NF1.Metho...