Gigantism natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

• Delayed puberty

Surgery and radiation can both lead to low levels of other pituitary hormones, which can cause:

• Adrenal insufficiency
• Diabetes insipidus (rarely)
• Hypogonadism
• Hypothyroidism