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Preliminary study of longitudinal changes in the pituitary and brain of children on growth hormone therapy

Authors :
Low, Lee Shien
Wong, Jeannie Hsiu Ding
Tan, Li Kuo
Chan, Wai Yee
Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid
Anuar Zaini, Azriyanti
Ramli, Norlisah
Source :
Journal de Neuroradiologie / Journal of Neuroradiology; March 2023, Vol. 50 Issue: 2 p271-277, 7p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

•IGHD children have smaller pituitary gland, hippocampus and amygdalas.•MRI provides an objective assessment of rhGH therapy response.•MRI assessment could optimize the diagnostic protocols for a short stature child.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01509861
Volume :
50
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal de Neuroradiologie / Journal of Neuroradiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs58292736
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurad.2021.11.004