Persistent Transsphenoidal/Craniopharyngeal Canal: A Rare Defect

Abstract

A young child of 5.5 years of age presented with complaints of growth retardation .On examination, weight recorded was 11kg ;height was 91 cm .Micropenis was noted with poorly formed scrotum and testicular volume of ~1cc each.on Clonidine stimulation test ,GH values were found to be significantly low.LH,FSH and PRL values were also lower .gross motor skills ,language and social development was noted to be appropriate for age.working diagnosis of GH deficiency was made and imaging was done.