Cephalometric Parameters in Hypopituitary Patients

Abstract

The lateral cephalograms of 20 hypopituitary patients were analysed. The cases were untreated at the time, and covered an age range of 6–15 years. The linear and angular measurements were compared with those of growth study controls, and were tested for significance. The results confirm the facial immaturity of Patients with a deficiency of growth hormone and indicate that, whilst all linear parameters are reduced, maxillary length is less retarded than the others. There were differences amongst the angular comparisons, the gonial angle being particularly increased.