Gigantism associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
The etiology of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is unknown, though hormonal as well as mechanical factors have been implicated. We report a case of gigantism who presented with SCFE. This case provides an insight into the genesis of SCFE, which in this case was related to growth hormone excess and sex-hormone deficiency.
Unnikrishnan
A G
AG
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005.
Agrawal
N K
NK
Reddy
D V S
DV
Kumar
R
R
Singh
S K
SK
D000328:Adult; D001824:Body Constitution; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005877:Gigantism / Q000150:complications*; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000172:deficiency; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000150:complications; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones; D013006:Growth Hormone