[Magnetic resonance imaging of pituitary hyperplasia in a child with growth arrest and primary hypothyroidism].
Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao
; 23(4): 412-4, 2001 Aug.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12940091
ABSTRACT
We report a case of pituitary hyperplasia in a child presented with significant growth arrest and laboratory evidence of hypothyroidism. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed symmetrical pituitary enlargement seemed to be macroadenoma. After thyroid hormone replacement therapy, the child's height increased and pituitary enlargement regressed. Awareness of MRI appearance of pituitary hyperplasia in children with laboratory evidence of hypothyoidism might avoid misdiagnosis for pituitary tumor, which may also manifest as growth disorder, obviating unnecessary surgery.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hipófisis
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Hormonas Tiroideas
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Trastornos del Crecimiento
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Hipotiroidismo
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China