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ea0051p027 | Miscellaneous/other | BSPED2017

Is there an association between endocrine conditions, including growth hormone deficiency, and Chiari-1 Malformation? A retrospective single centre study

Elhag Sabba , Shah Jamie , Krone Ruth , Kershaw Melanie , Shaw Nick , Barrett Timothy , Kirk Jeremy , Saraff Vrinda , Hogler Wolfgang , Solanki Guirish , Dias Renuka

Introduction: Chiari-1 malformation (C-1M) is defined as the crowding of the craniocervical junction as a result of congenital cerebellar tonsil descent past the foramen magnum. Reported association between endocrine disorders and C-1M is mostly anecdotal.Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of endocrine disorders in C-1M against the prevalence of C-1M in those with isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) with the aim of determining if there is a significan...