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ea0016p417 | Neuroendocrinology | ECE2008

Pituitary deficiencies after autologous bone marrow transplantation

Lesven Sandra , Josseaume Claire , Dolz Manuel , Sonnet Emmanuel , Roudaut Nathalie , Berthou Christian , Kerlan Veronique

Development in autologous bone marrrow transplantation (auto-BMT) has improved survival, but new endocrine complications now emerge. If primary thyroid and gonadal deficiencies are documented in medical literature, pituitary deficiencies are less well-known, especially in adults. The aim of the study was to investigate pituitary function in patients who survived at least one year after transplantation for malignant haematologic disorders by a prospective study.<p class="ab...