GAPO syndrome: first patients with partially empty sella

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Jun;15(6):865-8. doi: 10.1515/jpem.2002.15.6.865.

Abstract

GAPO refers to a syndrome of growth retardation (G), alopecia (A), pseudoanodontia (P), and optic atrophy (O). We present for the first time children (two brothers) with GAPO syndrome associated with partially empty sella. We suggest that radiographic evaluation of the sella turcica and endocrinological follow-up are necessary in children with GAPO syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / diagnostic imaging
  • Alopecia / pathology*
  • Anodontia / diagnostic imaging
  • Anodontia / pathology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / pathology*
  • Growth Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Growth Disorders / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Optic Atrophy / diagnostic imaging
  • Optic Atrophy / pathology*
  • Papilledema / pathology
  • Radiography
  • Syndrome
  • Turkey