Hypopituitarism--a late consequence of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage?

Br J Neurosurg. 2011 Jun;25(3):337-8. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2010.546900. Epub 2011 Feb 28.

Abstract

Over the last decade subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) has increasingly been recognised as a cause of hypopituitarism. We report on the case of a patient with evidence of growth hormone deficiency manifesting after a period of time, with a favourable response to growth hormone replacement. This is followed by a review of the current literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Human Growth Hormone / deficiency*
  • Humans
  • Hypopituitarism / etiology*
  • Male
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / complications*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Human Growth Hormone