Endocrine Abstracts

Pituitary irradiation is a known risk factor for the development of subsequent hormonal dysfunction. However, it has been noted that some patients do not appear to be affected after many years of follow up. The aim of this retrospective study was to identify protective factors from developing radiation induced hypopituitarism (RIH).Methods: This is a single center study of patients attending the late effects of ch...

Pituitary irradiation is a known risk factor for the development of subsequent hormonal dysfunction. However, it has been noted that some patients do not appear to be affected after many years of follow up. The aim of this retrospective study was to identify protective factors from developing radiation induced hypopituitarism (RIH).Methods: This is a single center study of patients attending the late effects of ch...

Craniopharyngioma is a rare benign pituitary tumour that occurs in children and adults. Recurrence rates are high (up to 90%) but factors underpinning this are unclear, particularly in cases of childhood onset. We aimed to investigate factors that may influence subsequent recurrence rates in childhood onset craniopharyngiomas in patients attending our centre. A retrospective study of patients followed up at the Oxford Late Effects of Childhood Cancer service was conducted. Pat...