Rapidly evolving hypopituitarism in a boy with multiple autoimmune disorders

Jevalikar, G., Wong, S. C. and Zacharin, M. (2013) Rapidly evolving hypopituitarism in a boy with multiple autoimmune disorders. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 49(9), pp. 783-785. (doi: 10.1111/jpc.12169) (PMID:23586429)

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Abstract

A 10-year-old boy with acute onset cranial diabetes insipidus and multiple autoimmune disorders had evolving panhypopituitarism, thought to be due to autoimmune hypophysitis. Over 18 months, a dramatic clinical course with progressive hypopituitarism and development of type 1 diabetes mellitus was evident. Serial brain imaging showed changes suggestive of germinoma.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Wong, Dr Jarod
Authors: Jevalikar, G., Wong, S. C., and Zacharin, M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Journal Abbr.:J Paediatr Child Health
ISSN:1034-4810
ISSN (Online):1440-1754
Published Online:16 April 2013

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