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Gigantism and hyperprolactinemia in polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (Mc Cune — Albright syndrome)

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Abstract

A case of Mc Cune-Albright syndrome is presented with the unusual combination of gigantism and hyperprolactinemia. Dynamic exploration of the endocrine functions suggests the presence of an autonomous pituitary adenoma as the cause of the abnormal hormonal findings. These were successfully normalized by radiotherapy to the pituitary gland.

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  1. Division of Endocrinology, Pediatric Research Center, Ste-Justine Hospital, University of Montreal, 3175 Ste-Catherine Road, H3T 1C5, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    C. Polychronakos, G. Tsoukas, J. R. Ducharme, J. Letarte & R. Collu M.D.

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Polychronakos, C., Tsoukas, G., Ducharme, J.R. et al. Gigantism and hyperprolactinemia in polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (Mc Cune — Albright syndrome). J Endocrinol Invest 5, 323–326 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03350521

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