Diagnostic pitfalls in the assessment of congenital hypopituitarism

Conclusions It is important to suspect congenital hypopituitarism in the presence of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia associated with jaundice and of a precocious and severe reduction of the growth velocity in childhood. In all these cases, it is necessary to undertake a hypothalamic–pituitary magnetic resonance imaging scan as soon as possible, and to start appropriate treatment.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research