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01-11-2008 | Case Report

Resolution of syringomyelia and Chiari malformation after growth hormone therapy

Authors: Ashok Gupta, Aleksander M. Vitali, Ralph Rothstein, D. Douglas Cochrane

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 11/2008

Abstract

Introduction

The association between hypopituitarism, Chiari I malformation, and syringomyelia has been recently recognized. Most of the reported patients suffered perinatal injury or asphyxia.

Materials and methods

We present the case of a premature child without identifiable perinatal injury, who was recognized to have growth hormone (GH) deficiency, Chiari I malformation, and syringohydromyelia.

Conclusion

There was a resolution of syrinx and tonsillar herniation after GH replacement.

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Title: Resolution of syringomyelia and Chiari malformation after growth hormone therapy
Authors: Ashok Gupta
Aleksander M. Vitali
Ralph Rothstein
D. Douglas Cochrane
Publication date: 01-11-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 11/2008
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-008-0675-8

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Resolution of syringomyelia and Chiari malformation after growth hormone therapy

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Conclusion

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