Familial spinocerebellar ataxia and empty sella turcica.

Abstract

Pituitary anomaly associated with familial spinocerebellar ataxia (FSCA) is a rare occurrence. This is a report of a child with FSCA who had an empty sella turcica and growth hormone deficiency. Growth hormone therapy accelerated growth velocity and improved muscular strength. Endocrinopathy associated with FSCA is reviewed.

• Authors: R H Ruvalcaba
• Journal: Developmental medicine and child neurology (Dev Med Child Neurol) Vol. 39 Issue 8 Pg. 558-60 (Aug 1997) ISSN: 0012-1622 [Print] England
• PMID: 9295853 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Human Growth Hormone
• Growth Hormone

Topics

• Atrophy
• Child, Preschool
• Growth Hormone (therapeutic use)
• Human Growth Hormone (deficiency)
• Humans
• Male
• Pedigree
• Pituitary Gland (pathology)
• Sella Turcica (abnormalities)
• Spinocerebellar Degenerations (drug therapy, genetics)