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ea0036P77 | (1) | BSPED2014

Thickened pituitary stalk (TPS) and/or idiopathic central diabetes insipidus (ICDI): a single centre experience of occult causative pathology evolving in 54 children over 30 years

Cerbone Manuela , Ederies Ash , Losa Laura , Moreno Carolina , Sun Kristi , Spoudeas Helen A

Introduction: Thickened pituitary stalk (TPS) and/or idiopathic central diabetes insipidus (ICDI) are rare in childhood, presenting to different (endocrine, oncology, ophthalmology) specialties. In the absence of other diagnostic features, agreed radiological definitions, biopsy (often too dangerous) or consensus management guidance, subsequent surveillance and treatment are uncertain. Cases may remain undiagnosed or evolve over decades.Aims: i) To longi...