Primary hypothyroidism with pituitary hyperplasia and basal ganglia calcifications.
Pituitary enlargement as a result of hypothyroidism is a well recognized entity with several reports over the last decade. Hypothyroidism is only rarely recognized as a cause of basal ganglia calcifications, despite several large computer tomography (CT) studies. We present a case of primary hypothyroidism in which both pituitary hyperplasia and basal ganglia calcifications were observed in a young female who presented with hyperprolactinemia. Hypothyroidism should always be considered in the evaluation of hyperprolactinemia.
Williams
R S
RS
University of South Alabama, Department of Radiology, Mobile 36617.
Williams
J P
JP
Davis
M R
MR
Hutto
R L
RL
D000328:Adult; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D006966:Hyperprolactinemia / Q000209:etiology; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed