Rapid progression of hypothyroidism-related pituitary hyperplasia.
Sellar and suprasellar masses are related to many factors. The authors report on a 10.3-year-old female patient who presented with growth retardation. Initial normal results of a hormone study and rapid progression of hypothyroidism-related pituitary hyperplasia within a 4-week interval were noted. The mass disappeared after thyroxine treatment. The authors conclude that repeated hormone examinations and avoidance of an unnecessary operation are needed in such patients.
Lee
Ching-Yi
CY
Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Shing Street, 333 Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Hsu
Hsun-Hun
HH
Lai
Hung-Yi
HY
Lee
Shih-Tseng
ST