hrp0094p2-346 | Pituitary, neuroendocrinology and puberty | ESPE2021

The clinical and biochemical spectrum of pituitary lesions in children compared to adults: experience from a single tertiary center

Galazzi Elena , Carrara Silvia , Soranna Davide , Zambon Antonella , Maria Fatti Letizia , Moro Mirella , Persani Luca ,

We present a monocentric cross-sectional study of 55 children referred between 2000 and 2020 for pituitary lesions, who underwent a complete pituitary function assessment. These data were compared to results obtained in a group of 295 adults carrying pituitary lesions undergoing a complete pituitary screening. Follow-up data was available for 50 children and 248 adults. The mean age at diagnosis in children was 12.2±3.7 years (range 2.1-17.9), while in adults was 48.7&#17...