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ea0041ep323 | Clinical case reports - Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2016

Pituitary and legg calvé perthes syndrome – is there a connexion?

Puiu Mirela , Belceanu Alina , Crumpei Iulia , Bursuc Anamaria , Armasu Ioana , Zmau George-Sebastian , Anton Mihaela , Gavrilescu Simona , Vulpoi Carmen

Introduction: Legg calvé perthes (LCP) is a disease characterized by idiopathic avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral epiphysis caused by decreased blood flow. More frequently in boys between 2 and 12 years of age. LCPD is of unknown etiology.We present two male patients of LCP associated with pituitary disorders.Case presentation: Case 1: g.i.c., 8 years 8 month, was first addressed to the endocrinology department for in...