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ea0035p890 | Pituitary Clinical (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by IPSEN</emphasis>) | ECE2014

Analysis of metabolic alterations within the normal appearing brain in children with GH deficiency: MR spectroscopy and hormonal correlation

Bladowska Joanna , Zak Teresa , Zacharzewska Anna , Gondek Tomasz Maciej , Banaszek Anna , Noczynska Anna , Sesiadek Marek

Purpose: The pathogenesis of idiopathic GH deficiency (GHD) in children, including possible cerebral metabolic alterations, remains unclear. The aim of the study was to evaluate the metabolic changes within the normal appearing brain in children with GHD using MR spectroscopy (MRS) and to correlate MRS measurements with hormonal concentrations.Materials and methods: 71 children with GHD (mean age 6.9 years) and 11 healthy controls (mean age 8.4 years) we...