JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

VOLUME 14,  Supplement 5 (2001)

 

Consequences in Adult Age of Endocrine Diseases in Childhood:

International Conference in Greece, May 2001

 

Edited by G.E. Krassas and Z. Laron

 

Foreword ...  1205

 

DISEASE OF THE PITUITARY

Physiology and Possible Pathology of Growth Hormone Secretagogues A. Peñalva, R. Baldelli, J.P. Camiña, A. Leal Cerro, D. Micic, G. Tamburrano, C. Dieguez and F.F. Casanueva, Spain, Yugoslavia and Italy ............  1207

 

Genetic Aspects of Pituitary Tumors

A. Spada, Italy .....  1213

 

Non-Secreting Pituitary Tumors in Adolescents - Consequences in Adulthood

E. Lakka-Papadodima, Greece ........  1217

 

Prolactinomas in Children and Adolescents - Consequences in Adult Life

L.H. Duntas, Greece ........  1227

 

Growth Hormone Deficiency in the Transition Adolescent: Should Treatment Be Continued in Adult Life?

G. Aimaretti, G. Corneli, S. Bellone, C. Baffoni, F. Camanni and E. Ghigo, Italy  .........1233

 

Consequences of Not Treating Children with Laron Syndrome (Primary Growth Hormone Insensitivity)

Z. Laron, Israel ....  1343

 

Quality of Life and Retrospective Perception of the Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment in Adult Patients with Childhood Growth Hormone Deficiency

K. Lagrou, D. Xhrouet-Heinrichs, G. Massa, M. Vandeweghe, J.-P. Bourguignon, J. De Schepper, F. de Zegher, C. Ernould, C. Heinrichs, P. Malvaux and M. Craen, Belgium .....  1249

 

Discussion  ....1261

 

DISEASE OF THE THYROID

Central Hypothyroidism - Consequences in Adult Life

C. Asteria, L. Persani and P. Beck-Peccoz, Italy  ....1263

 

Clustering of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases in Children and Adolescents: A Study of 66 Families

M. Segni, J. Wood, I. Pucarelli, V. Toscano, R. Toscano and A.M. Pasquino, Italy and Germany ....  1271

 

The Aftermath of Childhood Hyperthyroidism

M. Segni and C.A. Gorman, Italy and USA ............  1277

 

Thyroid Nodules in Children and Adolescents: Consequences in Adult Life

D.A. Koutras, Greece ........  1283

 

Thyroid Cancer in Children and Adolescents - Consequences in Later Life

W.M. Wiersinga, The Netherlands ...  1289

 

Discussion  .......1297

 

DISEASE OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS

Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Consequences in Adults

B.E. Spiliotis, Greece ........  1299

 

Genetic Aspects of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

C. Dacou-Voutetakis, M. Maniati-Christidi and M. Dracopoulou-Vabouli, Greece .......  1303

 

Hirsutism of Adrenal Origin in Adolescents: Consequences in Adults

F. Keleştimur, Turkey ........  1309

 

Discussion  ............1317

 

                     

OBESITY

Prevalence and Trends in Overweight and Obesity among Children and Adolescents in Thessaloniki, Greece

G.E. Krassas, T. Tzotzas, C. Tsametis and T. Konstantinidis, Greece ........  1319

 

Determinants of Body Mass Index in Greek Children and Adolescents

G.E. Krassas, T. Tzotzas, C. Tsametis and T. Konstantinidis, Greece ........  1327

 

Childhood Onset of Obesity: Does an Obese Child Become an Obese Adult?

M. Mijailović, V. Mijailović and D. Micić, Yugoslavia  ...........1335

 

Effects of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity on Morbidity in Adult Life

V. Mijailović, D. Micić and M. Mijailović, Yugoslavia ............  1339

 

Obesity in Children and Adolescents - A New Epidemic? Consequences in Adult Life

D. Micić, Yugoslavia ..............  1345

 

Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescent and Young Adult Obese Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

D. Macut, D. Micić, G. Cvijović, M. Šumarac, A. Kendereški, S. Zorić and D. Pejković, Yugoslavia . ............... 1353

 

Influence of Fetal Body Weight on Metabolic Complications in Adult Life: Review of the Evidence

C. Phenekos, Greece ........  1361

 

Discussion  .................1365

 

DIABETES MELLITUS

Diabetic Nephropathy in Children and Adolescents and its Consequences in Adults

E. Koulouridis, Greece ........  1367

 

Autonomic Neuropathy in Children and Adolescents with Diabetes Mellitus

K. Karavanaki-Karanassiou, Greece ........  1379

 

EPILOGUE

Endocrinology 2000-2100: Some Thoughts on Our Future

L.J. De Groot, USA ...........  1387

 

 

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