Hypopituitary dwarfism
Overview
Hypopituitary dwarfism (medical condition): Short stature caused by low pituitary hormone levels which reduced growth hormone levels. Low pituitary hormone levels may be caused by genetic factors or acquired through brain infections, trauma or certain diseases
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Hypopituitary dwarfism includes the 3 symptoms listed below: Retarded growth Short stature Small size for age Note that Hypopituitary dwarfism symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Hypopituitary dwarfism signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor
Causes
Since then, scientists have discovered that this condition of short stature is caused by a deficiency of growth hormone. It may be present from birth due to an abnormal pituitary gland (the gland that makes growth hormone) or may be part of a syndrome. The condition's modern name is growth hormone deficiency, or hypopituitary dwarfism, or hypopituitarism. Growth hormone deficiency may also be acquired in life from trauma, brain infections, or other diseases
Diagnosis
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Treatment
Growth hormone deficiency is treated by injections of growth hormone. A child may receive daily or weekly injections. The child's growth rate increases soon after the injections are started. The treatment continues over several years until the child's maximum growth potential is achieved. Most children will reach an acceptable adult height.