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Acromegaly in a 9-Year-Old Boy

Pituitary Function Studies Before and After Surgery

Hilary J. Spence, MD; Estrellita P. Trias, MD; Salvatore Raiti, MD

Am J Dis Child. 1972;123(5):504-506.

Abstract
Acromegaly due to an eosinophilic adenoma is reported in a 9-year-old boy. His predominant symptoms were related to vision. Only partial resection of the tumor was possible. Plasma growth hormone and insulin levels measured before and after surgery were high. Low plasma thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were found, and no puberty changes were present. A postoperative metyrapone (Metopirone) test showed that adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) was still being secreted. Diabetes insipidus was not present.

Author Affiliations
Baltimore

From the Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.

Footnotes
Received for publication July 27, 1971; accepted Dec 22.

Reprint requests to National Pituitary Agency, Suite 503-7, 210 W Fayette St, Baltimore 21201 (Dr. Raiti).

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