Pituitary Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what are clinical features of septo-optic dysplasia
A
midline defect - central insisor, cleft... hypoplasia - optic n, chiam, tract variation of panhypopit defect in septum pellucidum nystagmus microphallus
2
Q
baby presents with apnea, cyanosis and severe hypoglycemia. On exam you note a ongoing neonatal jaundice and a microphallus. Dx
A
congenital hypopituitarism
3
Q
what are CF of craniopharyngioma?
A
HA Bilateral hemianopia - visual field issues optic atriphy pappilledema CN palsy
4
Q
before you assess a patient for possible GH def, what other hormone must you ensure is normal before
A
Thyroid hormones
5
Q
how do you calculate BSA
A
BSA = Sq root Wt (Kg) x Ht (cm)/3600
6
Q
what are criteria for growth failure
A
> =2 SD below estimated parental hight
or
Below
