Diagnosis of Kallmann Syndrome in a Young Adult Male.

Cureus

Radiodiagnosis, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth,Pimpri, Pune, IND.

Published: August 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • * A young adult male with anosmia since childhood exhibited signs of incomplete sexual development and underwent imaging tests, which revealed missing olfactory bulbs and small testes.
  • * The MRI played a key role in diagnosing Kallmann syndrome by showing typical brain and hormonal characteristics, while the anterior pituitary appeared normal.

Article Abstract

Kallmann syndrome is an anosmic variety of GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) deficiency. A young adult male with anosmia since childhood presented with features of failed sexual maturation and underwent an ultrasound of the genital system and an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the brain. MRI revealed absent olfactory bulbs in bilateral olfactory grooves with hypoplastic olfactory sulci on both sides. Ultrasound showed atrophic testes, while the anterior pituitary appeared normal on MRI. The clinical, hormonal, and imaging findings were characteristic of Kallmann syndrome. MRI serves as a crucial tool in its diagnosis.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11364982PMC
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