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ea0029p374 | Clinical case reports - Pituitary/Adrenal | ICEECE2012

Childhood onset hypopituitarism and central apnea: looking beyond hormonal replacement

Fernandez Martinez A. , Olivar Roldan J. , Campos A. , Lapunzina P. , Rodriguez Sanchez A. , Alvarez Escola C.

Introduction: Childhood-onset hypopituitarism is an uncommon yet increasingly diagnosed disorder. As endocrinologists, we generally deal with the complexities of hormonal replacement and, when required, follow these patients to detect tumor recurrences. However, some causes of childhood- onset-hypopituitarism have comorbidities which can significantly increase morbi-mortality. We present the case of a 21-year-old girl who was diagnosed with ROHHAD syndrome.<p class="abstex...