Mutations of specific genes Congenital dysfunction of hypothalamus or pituitary Any damage to pituitary, such as tumor, surgery or radiation therapy for brain tumor Head injury or trauma Ischemic or hemorrhagic infarction from low blood pressure (Sheehan syndrome), or hemorrhage pituitary apoplexy.
Who is at highest risk for Growth hormone deficiency ?
Mutations of specific genes {{ORGANIZATION}} dysfunction of hypothalamus or pituitary Any damage to pituitary, such as tumor, surgery or radiation therapy for brain tumor Head injury or trauma Ischemic or hemorrhagic infarction from low blood pressure (Sheehan syndrome), or hemorrhage pituitary apoplexy.