title: Systematic approach for detection of endocrine disorders in children treated for brain tumors.
abstract: Endocrine dysfunction can be challenging to diagnose in children treated for brain tumors. Treatments are available for hormonal replacement and when necessary, hormonal suppression. Without these endocrine treatment regimens, life can be unnecessarily difficult or unpleasant. An endocrine survey can be used to screen at-risk neuro-oncology patients once or twice a year to facilitate the recognition of endocrine dysfunction. It is hoped that through the use of a routine screening program, physicians will be able to diagnose and begin treatment of endocrine problems in a time-efficient manner.
authors.affiliation: Emory-Egleston Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Meacham
authors.forename: T T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Ghim
authors.forename: I R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Crocker
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Petronio
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Vogel
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Krawiecki
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects