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Effects of brain tumours and treatment on the adrenal glands

Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.

Hydrocortisone (cortisol) oral suspension for adrenal insufficiency

Learn how to prepare and give your child hydrocortisone oral suspension to treat adrenal insufficiency.

Addison's disease and diabetes

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Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) deficiency

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ACTH deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism hormone deficiency in which not enough cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. Learn about how it is diagnosed and managed in children.

Hypopituitarism in children

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Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.

Brain tumours: Life after treatment

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Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.

Thyroid abnormalities after brain tumour treatment

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In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.

Endocrinology

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Learn about endocrine disorders including disorders affecting growth, bones, the thyroid, and puberty. The pages below discuss different endocrine disorders affecting children and teens, diagnosis, treatments and how to manage life-long conditions.

Thyroid disease and diabetes

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About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.

Thyroid cancer

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Thyroid cancer starts in the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. Find out how it is diagnosed, treated and the prognosis.

Treatment of other tumour types

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An in-depth look at treatment possibilities for other tumour types such as a pituitary adenoma, a schwannoma, a meningioma, and PNETs.

Metoclopramide

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Your child needs to take the medicine called metoclopramide. This information sheet explains what metoclopramide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Congenital hypothyroidism

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Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition that is present at birth in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Learn about congenital hypothyroidism and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Other types of brain tumours

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Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

Hypocalcaemia: Post-surgical monitoring

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Hypocalcaemia can sometimes develop after surgery to the thyroid gland. Learn about hypocalcaemia, why it can happen after thyroid surgery and the symptoms parents should look for.

Levothyroxine

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Your child needs to take the medicine called levothyroxine. This information sheet explains what levothyroxine does and how to give it. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) deficiency

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Thyroid stimulating hormone deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism. Learn how it affects the body, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated.

Hypothyroidism in children

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Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormones. Find out how to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism.

Chalazion

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Chalazion is a blocked gland in an eyelid. Learn how it is treated.

Thyroidectomy

A thyroidectomy is the partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland. Find out why your child might need this surgery and learn about follow-up care.

Growth hormone (GH) deficiency

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Growth hormone deficiency affects the growth of bones, muscles and other body tissue. Learn about how it is diagnosed and treated.

MIBG scan

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Learn how an MIBG scan is done and how it detects tumours in the upper body.

Effects of brain tumours and treatment on growth in childhood

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Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.

Late effects of cancer treatment

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Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

Antidiuretic hormone deficiency (diabetes insipidus)

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism hormone deficiency that affects the kidneys. Learn about what happens to the body in ADH deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.