A rare cause of respiratory distress and edema in neonate: Panhypopituitarism.
| Autor: | Dursun F; Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey., Kirmizibekmez H; Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey., Metin F; Department of Neonatology, Erdem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Northern clinics of Istanbul [North Clin Istanb] 2017 Aug 26; Vol. 4 (2), pp. 188-191. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Aug 26 (Print Publication: 2017). |
| DOI: | 10.14744/nci.2016.47450 |
| Abstrakt: | Clinical presentation of hypopituitarism may be variable in the neonate. Symptoms are generally nonspecific, ranging from absent to severe, and even life-threatening, due to adrenocorticotrophic hormone deficiency. Presently described is a case of unexplained respiratory distress and edema in a neonate. Initial screening revealed panhypopituitarism. Respiratory distress improved after replacement treatment with hydrocortisone and thyroxine. Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: None declared. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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