Diagnostic criteria for the hypothalamic syndrome in childhood
Authors' conclusion
The here proposed diagnostic criteria for hypothalamic dysfunction and score for presence of HS may be used for care purposes and to aid in early recognition. Also it will be useful for research or registration purposes.
Study context
- Population
- Patients at risk for hypothalamic dysfunction in childhood
- Participants
- 120 patients
- Outcome
- HS by new hypothalamic score
Methodological detailsCriteria subdivided into hyperphagia, hypophagia, BMI, behavioral problems, sleep disorders, temperature regulation disorders, pituitary dysfunction, radiological hypothalamic assessment, and presence/suspicion of hypothalamic genetic syndrome
- Criteria subdivided into hyperphagia, hypophagia, BMI, behavioral problems, sleep disorders, temperature regulation disorders, pituitary dysfunction, radiological hypothalamic assessment, and presence/suspicion of hypothalamic genetic syndrome
Performance
As reported in the abstract
- Scored as having hypothalamic syndrome (HS)
- 52.5%
- Of these, pituitary dysfunction
- 76.7%
- Of these, hyperphagia
- 32.5%
- Of these, sleep disorders
- 40%
- Of these, temperature dysregulation
- 14.2%
Original publication
Diagnostic criteria for the hypothalamic syndrome in childhood. Eur J Endocrinol. Published 3 February 2023. doi:10.
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