Does pituitary stalk function improve with age?
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
; 22(9): 859-62, 2009 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19960896
ABSTRACT
Ectopic posterior pituitary hyperintensity on MRI is a common feature associated with growth hormone deficiency. The presence of at least some residual components of the pituitary stalk is necessary for adequate anterior pituitary function. Little is known about long-term change in pituitary function or MRI findings in patients with ectopic posterior pituitary and interrupted pituitary stalk. We describe a case of childhood growth hormone deficiency and hyperprolactinemia associated with absent pituitary stalk. As an adult, prolactin levels normalized and GH secretion improved associated with changes in MRI findings.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hipófise
/
Envelhecimento
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Hormônio do Crescimento Humano
/
Transtornos do Crescimento
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Female
/
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
Assunto da revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
/
PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos