[Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in Klinefelter syndrome and hypothalamic-pituitary tumor]

Arch Argent Pediatr. 2015 Jan;113(1):e6-9. doi: 10.5546/aap.2015.e6.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Klinefelter Syndrome is the most frequent cause of hypergonadotropic hypogonadism in men. A flat response at luteinizing hormone releasing hormone stimulation test could be the first sign of hypothalamic tumor in these patients. We report the case of a patient diagnosed by neonatal screening with Klinefelter Syndrome, 47 XXY, that at 17 years follow-up presents analytical modification of the response to luteinizing hormone releasing hormone stimulation test with suppressed luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone values; lately he presents with headache and loss of left eye vision. A magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed a mixed germ cell hypothalamus tumor, requiring surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy with optimal response.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Hypogonadism / etiology*
  • Hypogonadism / therapy
  • Hypothalamic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Hypothalamic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Klinefelter Syndrome / complications*
  • Male
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / complications*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / therapy