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Pituitary Dwarfism
Alternate Names : Dwarfism, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Panhypopituitarism
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Pituitary Dwarfism Complications
If left untreated, extremely short stature and delayed pubertal development will result from this condition.
In the past, some patients acquired Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (the human form of 'mad cow' disease) from human-derived growth hormone used in treatment of pituitary dwarfism. This medication has been removed from the market.
Synthetic growth hormone is used instead and carries no risk of infectious disease.
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- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Pituitary Dwarfism Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pituitary Dwarfism Symptoms & Signs
• Pituitary Dwarfism Prevention
• Pituitary Dwarfism Diagnosis & Tests
• Pituitary Dwarfism Treatment
• Pituitary Dwarfism Prognosis
• Pituitary Dwarfism Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease
• Empty Sella Syndrome
• Pituitary Tumor
Tests & Exams
• ACTH
• ADH
• CT Scan
• Extremity X-Ray
• Growth Hormone
• Hormone Levels
• MRI
• X-Ray
Other Topics
• Adrenal Glands
• Delayed Growth
• Headache
• Physical Examination
• Short Stature
• Thirst - Excessive
• Urination - Excessive Volume
Review Date : 4/30/2002
Reviewed By : Chayim Newmark, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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