Article
[Congenital hypopituitarism: report of 23 cases].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Aug 2008
Lammoglia Juan Javier, Eyzaguirre Francisca, Unanue Nancy, Román Rossana, Codner Ethel, Cassorla Fernando, Mericq Verónica
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Congenital hypopituitarism is an uncommon cause of hypophyseal insufficiency It is less common than growth hormone deficiency which has an incidence of 1:4.000 to 1:8.000 live newborns. Early diagnosis of this condition is important to prevent impairment of cognitive function, poor gr...
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