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ea0032p882 | Pituitary – Clinical (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by IPSEN</emphasis>) | ECE2013

Obesity in patients with craniopharyngioma seems to be caused by eating disorders rather than changes in mood or activity

Roemmler Josefine , Geigenberger Veronika , Dimopoulou Christina , Sievers Caroline , Stalla Guenther , Schopohl Jochen

Introduction: SUB:Pituitary – Clinical (Generously supported by IPSEN)It is still unclear whether obesity in craniopharyngioma (CP) is caused by disorders in food regulation or by changes in mood or activity due to depression or sleepiness leading to a decrease in energy consumption. We compared CP to patients with non-functioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA) by using standardized questionnaires to clarify this question.Methods: We compared 31 ...