Diagnosis and management of congenital hypopituitarism in children

This article presents recommendations for hormone replacement therapy for each of the respective deficient axes. Lifelong follow-up with an endocrinologist is required, including in adulthood, with multidisciplinary management for patients with syndromic forms or comorbidities. Treatment objectives include alleviating symptoms, preventing comorbidities and acute complications, and optimal social and educational integration.PMID:38538470 | DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2024.01.003

Source: Archives de Pediatrie - March 27, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sarah Castets C écile Thomas-Teinturier Carine Villanueva Jessica Amsellem Pascal Barat Gilles Brun Emmanuel Bui Quoc Jean-Claude Carel Gian Paolo De Filippo Clara Kipnis Laetitia Martinerie Julia Vergier Alexandru Saveanu Natacha Teissier R égis Coutan Source Type: research