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ea0081ep754 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2022

Early diagnostic tools in milder forms of central hypothyroidism in patients harbouring a pituitary adenoma: cross-sectional study on 142 patients from a single tertiary center

Galazzi Elena , Nicoli Federico , Carrara Silvia , Milan Chiara , Fatti Letizia Maria , Moro Mirella , Persani Luca

Introduction: Milder forms of central hypothyroidism (CeH) are still challenging to diagnose due to absence of gold standards, wide variability of fT4 values and aspecificity of symptoms. We aimed to find diagnostic clues at diagnosis (pituitary lesion dimensions, other hormonal deficit) and during long-term follow-up, guiding the clinician to a precocious diagnosis of CeH.Study: 142 patients harbouring a pituitary adenoma with complete pituitary assessm...