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Recurrent hypoglycemic seizure as a presenting symptom of post-TBI hypopituitarism in children: a case report, review and proposed protocol.

Nadvadee AungkawattanapongKetsuda JakchaiTherdpong TemparkChansuda Bongsebandhu-Phubhakdi
Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2022)
This is the first report that demonstrates a presenting symptom of hypopituitarism mimic traumatic brain symptoms which result in it being overlooked. This case emphasizes the need to develop pituitary function screening protocols for children with TBI. We have proposed our pituitary screening protocol for children with TBI in this article.
Keyphrases
  • traumatic brain injury
  • young adults
  • randomized controlled trial
  • severe traumatic brain injury
  • case report
  • white matter
  • depressive symptoms
  • growth hormone
  • patient reported