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An Interesting Case of Short Stature

Kavi Poornima D .

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Hypothyroidism is very common problem  in    developing  part  of  the world. Hypothyroidism  in children can produce various skeletal manifestations one of them is short stature and it  can also cause delayed puberty. This  is case report of 15 years female patient who presented with short stature, investigations revealed primary hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia and pituitary                  enlargement. Complete evaluation and treatment showed primary  hypothyroidism was the cause for pituitary     enlargement.

 Keywords: Short stature, Delayed puberty, Hypothyroidism, Hyperprolactinemia, Pituitary enlargement.

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