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Hypopituitarism After Tuberculous Meningitis in Childhood
Ann Int Med 118:701-706, Lam,K.S.L.,et al, 1993
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Article Abstract
Hypopituitarism was documented in 20%of a small subset of patients years after recovery from tuberculous meningitis in childhood.The cause appears to be tuberculous lesions affecting the hypothalamus,pituitary stalk and, directly or indirectly,the pituitary itself.Early recognition and treatment can be beneficial.
 
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