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Hypopituitarism
New hypopituitarism study results reported from A. Machado et al
February 3rd, 2009
"True ossification of ear auricles is exceptional. We present the first case linking this finding to post-partum hypopituitarism," scientists writing in the journal European Archives of Oto - Rhino - Laryngology report. "A 57-year-old female presented with a 2-day history of fever, headache and behavioural disturbances. Brain magnetic resonance imaging was normal. Since cerebral spinal fluid could not be obtained, she was treated empirically for a meningitis. A urinary tract infection was subsequently identified as the cause of fever but when she improved she remained apathetic. At this time petrified auricles were noticed; histological examination revealed true...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-03)
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