ea0081ep736 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2022
Masi Davide
, Risi Renata
, Balena Angela
, Caputi Alessandra
, Spoltore Maria Elena
, Rossetti Rebecca
, Watanabe Mikiko
, Tozzi Rossella
, Gangitano Elena
, Curreli Mariaignazia
, Mariani Stefania
, Lenzi Andrea
, Gnessi Lucio
, Lubrano Carla
Background: Reduced growth hormone (GH) secretory capacity is common in patients with obesity and metabolic derangements. The prevalence of GH deficiency (GHD) in this population is difficult to establish. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) pituitary findings may reflect specific endocrine alterations, as for GHD which is associated with lower pituitary height and volume (PV).Purpose: Our aim was to identify the pituitary morphological alterations predicti...