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ea0036P78 | (1) | BSPED2014

Three year experience of a national interdisciplinary initiative to improve outcomes for children with hypothalamic pituitary axis tumours (HPATs) using multi-site videoconferencing for decision making on Behalf of the UK HPAT Interest Group

Morillon Paul , Perelberg Daniel , Losa Laura , Ederies Ash , Aquilina Kristan , Dorward Neil , Michalski Anton , Hargrave Darren , Chang Yen-Ching , Bozorgi Niloofar , James Samantha , Korbontis Marta , Drake William , Akker Scott , Mallucci Connor , Pizer Barry , Blair Jo , Kamaly Ian , Clayton Peter , Spoudeas Helen

Background: Childhood tumours of the hypothalamic pituitary axis (HPATs) are very rare and hence any single centre experience is limited. Without evidence-based guidance, treatment is individualised on a case basis. Survival rates are high, but at the expense of significant morbidity. Centralised care or wider multi-professional consultation may improve neuroendocrine and visual outcomes.Objective and hypotheses: 1. To facilitate multi-professional dial...

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Three year experience of a national interdisciplinary initiative to improve outcomes for children with hypothalamic pituitary axis tumours (HPATs) using multi-site videoconferencing for decision making on Behalf of the UK HPAT Interest Group

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