"Small but terrible" : a child with Panhypopituitarism

Publication Date

2019

Document Type

Research

Abstract

This is a case of a 2 year old male who presented with hypoglycemic seizure. Patient is severely stunted with micropenis and delayed dental development. He has delayed bone aging and low level of Somatomedin. Pituitary hormones assay showed hypothyroidism, hypocortisolism and hyperprolactinemia with unremarkable cranial magnetic resonance imaging. Final diagnosis is Pan hypopituitarism. He was maintained on Hydrocortisone and Levothyroxine and for initiation of continuous Somatropin (Grown Hormone) therapy to avoid recurrence of hypoglycemic seizures and achieve full growth potential.

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