Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: SUB:Pituitary – Clinical (Generously supported by IPSEN)It is still unclear whether obesity in craniopharyngioma (CP) is caused by disorders in food regulation or by changes in mood or activity due to depression or sleepiness leading to a decrease in energy consumption. We compared CP to patients with non-functioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA) by using standardized questionnaires to clarify this question.Methods: We compared 31 ...

IntroductionCraniopharyngiomas are rare and benign tumours of the suprasellar region along the craniopharyngeal duct. Their clinical manifestations result from tumour compression or therapy-induced damage of the surrounding tissue, namely visual impairment, pituitary deficiencies and increased intracranial pressure. Hypothalamic damage often leads to central obesity and fatigue. The impact of these changes on quality of life and body perception has been ...