Thursday, August 25, 2011

Pouch of Wrath

A 10 year old child is brought in by parents because her teacher has noted that she has visual impairments. You note decreased peripheral vision on exam. On her growth chart, you note that she is 3% of her expected height and weight. She has no signs of puberty yet. The only complaint she has is headache. Laboratory testing shows decreased growth hormone, GnRH, and TSH.

Challenge: What's your diagnosis?

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3 comments:

  1. daisyAugust 25, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    craniopharyngioma

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  2. FIRECRACKERAugust 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Craniopharyngioma

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  3. CraigSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    i'm impressed!
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    Pouch of Wrath

    Craniopharyngiomas are solid or mixed-cystic tumors arising from remnants of Rathke’s pouch.

    Source: UpToDate; Wikipedia.

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