Hypothalamic mass and gigantism in neurofibromatosis: Treatment with bromocriptine

Michael S. Duchowny; Raananah Katz; Rafael L. Bejar

doi:10.1002/ana.410150318

Hypothalamic mass and gigantism in neurofibromatosis: Treatment with bromocriptine

Michael S. Duchowny, Raananah Katz, Rafael L. Bejar

Neurology

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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 (US)
Pages (from-to)	302-304
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of neurology
Volume	15
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ana.410150318
State	Published - Mar 1984

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