https://repositorio.ufba.br/handle/ri/5948
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dc.contributor.author | Alves, Crésio de Aragão Dantas | - |
dc.contributor.author | Alves, Ana Cláudia | - |
dc.creator | Alves, Crésio de Aragão Dantas | - |
dc.creator | Alves, Ana Cláudia | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2012-05-24T13:10:08Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0256-7040 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/5948 | - |
dc.description | Acesso restrito: Texto completo. p. 1505-1508 | pt_BR |
dc.description.abstract | Objects To report a case of primary hypothyroidism associated to hyperprolactinemia mimicking a prolactin secreting adenoma. Materials and methods A girl (10 years and 10 months old) was evaluated for hyperprolactinemia (prolactin: 317 ng/ mL [1.9–25]). Diagnostic evaluation demonstrated free thyroxine (F-T4): 0.22 ng/dL (0.75–1.80) and thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH): 135 UI/mL (0.3–5.0). Pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed an intrasellar and suprasellar mass measuring 1.9×1.7×1.7 cm, impinging on the optic chiasm. Due to the possibility of a pseudoprolactinoma caused by hyperplasia of the TSH and prolactin-producing cells, she was treated for the primary hypothyroidism with levothyroxine. After 2 months, F-T4, TSH, and prolactin returned to normal values. A new pituitary MRI, 8 months later, demonstrated a complete resolution of the pituitary mass confirming the initial suspicion of thyrotroph hyperplasia. Conclusion This paper illustrates the importance of thyroid function investigation in patients with hyperprolactinemia and possible prolactinoma in order to avoid unnecessary surgery. | pt_BR |
dc.language.iso | en | pt_BR |
dc.source | http://www.springerlink.com/content/x76g20358gn33q84/fulltext.pdf | pt_BR |
dc.subject | Primary hypothyroidism | pt_BR |
dc.subject | Pituitary macroadenoma | pt_BR |
dc.subject | Prolactinoma | pt_BR |
dc.subject | Hyperprolactinemia | pt_BR |
dc.title | Primary hypothyroidism in a child simulating a prolactin-secreting adenoma | pt_BR |
dc.title.alternative | CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM | pt_BR |
dc.type | Artigo de Periódico | pt_BR |
dc.identifier.number | v. 24, n. 12 | pt_BR |
dc.embargo.liftdate | 10000-01-01 | - |
Aparece nas coleções: | Artigo Publicado em Periódico (Faculdade de Medicina) |
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