Hypothyroidism presenting with development delay, failure to thrive, and pituitary adenoma

Jatinder Singh; Vaneeta Bhardwar; Daaman Mittal

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20173809

Authors

Jatinder Singh Department of Pediatrics, PIMS Medical College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Vaneeta Bhardwar Department of Pediatrics, PIMS Medical College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Daaman Mittal Department of Pediatrics, PIMS Medical College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20173809

Keywords:

Congenital hypothyroidism, Pituitary adenoma

Abstract

Pituitary enlargement secondary to primary hypothyroidism (PH) is a known but uncommon occurrence, and is also difficult to distinguish on CT and MRI from primary pituitary tumors. Following adequate hormone replacement with L-thyroxine, both symptoms and pituitary hyperplasia are reported to regress within a few months. It is important to recognize this condition so as to avoid unnecessary surgery.

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