hrp0082p2-d3-499 | Endocrine Oncology | ESPE2014

GH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma with Gigantism: a Challenging Case

Chinoy Amish , Ismail Dunia , Kalitsi Jennifer , Gordon Nadia , Bullock Peter , Kapoor Ritika , Aylwin Simon , Buchanan Charles

Background: Pituitary gigantism is a rare condition that occurs due to excessive GH secretion during childhood, usually associated with a pituitary adenoma. We describe a case that required the full spectrum of standard therapeutic options available.Case report: A 15-year-old boy presented with a 3-year history of intractable occipital headaches and being psychologically distressed by his tall stature (203 cm). He had mild clinical features of GH excess....