A Rare Case of Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome (PSIS) Presenting As Short Stature in an 8-year-old Female

Overview

Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2024 Aug 7

PMID 39109310

Authors

Kamana Sen

Kritick Bhandari

Suman Simkhada

Karuna Humagain

Prasnna Basnet

Pawan Kumar Shah

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Abstract

Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome is a rare, congenital abnormality. Early identification and treatment can improve patient prognosis and quality of life and prevent adverse effect on growth and development. The patient described is an 8-year-old child with a history of short stature.

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