ea0022p588 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010
Santos Jacinta
, Carvalho Miguel
, Paiva Isabel
, Baptista Carla
, Ferro Carlos
, Vieira Alexandra
, Alves Marcia
, Gouveia Sofia
, Carvalheiro Manuela
Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered a rare cause of pituitary dysfunction. Recently, some retrospective studies demonstrated that TBI-mediated hypopituitarism is more frequent than previously known. However, its prevalence and natural history are still unclear.Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of hypopituitarism 1 year after TBI and the association between the seriousness of the traumatism and the pituitary deficits.<p class...