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ea0022p588 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

Prospective evaluation of traumatic brain injury mediated hypopituitarism 1 year after the event

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...