Abstract
A child with neurofibromatosis exhibited gigantism and acromegaly in association with a hypothalamic mass lesion. Bromocriptine, 5 mg daily, reduced somatic growth rate and restored biochemical homeostasis but had no effect on tumor growth. Radiation therapy arrested tumor enlargement and stabilized deteriorating visual function.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 302-304 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Annals of Neurology |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
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Hypothalamic mass and gigantism in neurofibromatosis : Treatment with bromocriptine. / Duchowny, M. S.; Katz, R.; Bejar, R. L.
In: Annals of Neurology, Vol. 15, No. 3, 01.01.1984, p. 302-304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AB - A child with neurofibromatosis exhibited gigantism and acromegaly in association with a hypothalamic mass lesion. Bromocriptine, 5 mg daily, reduced somatic growth rate and restored biochemical homeostasis but had no effect on tumor growth. Radiation therapy arrested tumor enlargement and stabilized deteriorating visual function.
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