Congenital hypopituitarism associated with neonatal hypoglycemia and microphallus: effect of GH therapy

Helv Paediatr Acta. 1977 Apr;31(6):481-5.

Abstract

A case of congenital hypopituitarism with microphallus and severe neonatal hypoglycemia is described. The results of the clinical examination and of the tests of hypothalamo-pituitary function are discussed. It is reported that with GH replacement therapy a considerable growth of the penile size was obtained. The importance of evaluating the pituitary function in patients with micropenis and neonatal hypoglycemia is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Genitalia, Male / abnormalities*
  • Growth Hormone / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / complications*
  • Hypopituitarism / congenital*
  • Hypopituitarism / drug therapy
  • Male

Substances

  • Growth Hormone