Endocrine complications of neoplastic diseases in children and adolescents

Curr Opin Pediatr. 2001 Aug;13(4):346-51. doi: 10.1097/00008480-200108000-00011.

Abstract

Because of the increasing population of childhood cancer survivors, there is a need to focus on the late effects of cancer therapy. After discharge by their pediatric oncologists, it is essential that patients are not lost to the health system but rather are under continued surveillance with access to the appropriate physicians. Endocrine and metabolic consequences may impact the life of the patient both soon after cancer treatment and for many years in the future. The purpose of this article is to explore the current literature in the following areas: growth hormone (GH) deficiency, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues with GH therapy in childhood, safety of GH replacement, cardiovascular risk factors, osteopenia, thyroid problems, and gonadal damage resulting in infertility.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Dwarfism, Pituitary / etiology
  • Dwarfism, Pituitary / prevention & control
  • Endocrine System Diseases / complications
  • Endocrine System Diseases / etiology*
  • Endocrine System Diseases / prevention & control
  • Genitalia / injuries
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / complications
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Obesity / etiology
  • Obesity / prevention & control
  • Radiation Injuries / complications*
  • Survivors
  • Thyroid Diseases / etiology
  • Thyroid Diseases / prevention & control

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents