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A Case of Evolutionary Hypopituitarism Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Infancy

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The long-term clinical course of hypopituitarism resulting from traumatic brain injury in children is unclear. We here present a case involving a 31-year-old Japanese male with hypopituitarism caused by traumatic brain injury at the age of 5 months. His height velocity began to decrease around 3 years of age. At age 7, growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiencies were diagnosed. At age 10, hydrocortisone therapy was started, and testosterone enanthate therapy was needed at age 14. The secretion of anterior pituitary hormones gradually decreased. We should check endocrinological tests in patients with traumatic brain injury who have retarded growth.

Source: International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care

DOI: 10.15344/2455-2364/2018/144

Authors: Shinji Higuchi, Yukihiro Hasegawa

Institution: Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2940293551