Primary hypothyroidism associated with pituitary enlargement, slipped capital femoral epiphysis and cystic ovaries

Eur J Pediatr. 1985 Jan;143(3):216-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00442143.

Abstract

A case of primary hypothyroidism with pituitary enlargement, slipped capital femoral epiphysis and cystic ovaries is reported. The pituitary abnormality and cystic ovaries disappeared dramatically after thyroid hormone therapy. Hip pinning was performed. The recognition of these associations may eliminate unnecessary surgery and lead to the choice of hormone replacement therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Epiphyses, Slipped / etiology*
  • Female
  • Femur Head*
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / complications*
  • Hypothyroidism / drug therapy
  • Ovarian Cysts / etiology*
  • Pituitary Diseases / etiology*
  • Thyroxine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Thyroxine