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Research Paper | Diabetology | Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021 | Pages: 1339 - 1341 | Saudi Arabia
Undescended Testicles and Short Stature as Manifestation of Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome
Abstract: A rare congenital abnormality, Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome (PSIS) is characterized by the deficiency of the isolated growth hormone or multiple deficiencies of the anterior pituitary hormone. In this report, a case of PSIS from Saudi Arabia is presented. On an encouraging note, individuals with this condition have excellent chances of reaching normal height, if they receive treatment before the union of the epiphyses.
Keywords: Growth hormone, congenital abnormality, pituitary stalk Saud Arabia
How to Cite?: Dr. Rania Ahmed, "Undescended Testicles and Short Stature as Manifestation of Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome", Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1339-1341, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR211122122131, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR211122122131