ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Hypothyroidism
;
Turner syndrome
;
CT
;
Pituitary abnormality
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Pituitary hyperplasia, microadenoma or an empty sella was detected in three children with primary hypothyroidism and three with Turner syndrome with the use of high resolution contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) with thin slices. Hyperplasia or microadenoma of the pituitary gland frequently occurs secondary to primary hypothyroidism and gonadal dysgenesis, and recognition of these results may eliminate unnecessary surgery in favor of hormone replacement therapy. High resolution contrast-enhanced CT, especially coronal CT, with thin slices is very helpful in demonstrating these pituitary abnormalities.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00442585
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