Endocrinology and adolescence: dealing with transition in young patients with pituitary disorders
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DOI: 10.1530/EJE-19-0298
ISSN: 0804-4643
The transition age is the period between childhood to adulthood, it refers to a broad set of physical, cognitive and sociocultural modifications, arbitrarily defined as starting in late puberty and ending with full adult maturation. Pituitary disorders in adolescence represent a challenge that requires careful management during the transition to adult care.