Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome: A Case Report.

Alishbah Ziad, Quratulain Khan, Hira Farooq, Anis Rehman, Kashif Siddique
Author Information
  1. Alishbah Ziad: Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.
  2. Quratulain Khan: Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.
  3. Hira Farooq: Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.
  4. Anis Rehman: Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.
  5. Kashif Siddique: Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.

Abstract

Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome is a congenital abnormality. The triad of this syndrome comprises a thin pituitary stalk, an ectopic posterior pituitary gland, and an absent or hypoplastic anterior pituitary gland. The patient typically presents with a spectrum of symptoms secondary to anterior pituitary hormonal deficiency. The etiology of this syndrome is not established but is likely due to a genetic mutation. The prognosis is good if the syndrome is diagnosed early and hormonal therapy is started promptly. Early diagnosis is crucial in preventing adverse effects on growth and development. The diagnosis of pituitary stalk interruption syndrome is based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. This study presents the case of a young girl who presented with complaints of short stature and amenorrhea and was diagnosed with pituitary stalk interruption syndrome following an MRI.

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