Endocrine expressions of hydrocephalus. A case of primary amenorrhoea revealing a stenosis of the foramen of Magendie.
A Caucasian female, aged 28 years, presenting with obesity and investigated for primary amenorrhoea, was found to have hydrocephalus due to a stenosis of the foramen of Magendie. Endocrine investigations showed an isolated gonadotrophin deficiency. Complete recovery was obtained by a ventricular-cardiac shunt, which led to the return of menses, a normal pregnancy, and then a return to normal weight.
D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D009765:Obesity / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy