PatrThom

I had to bump this further up the page. I want to see some reform, but am just flat out unable to do so by donating money, and so I am glad to hear about any of the genuinely useful non-monetary contributions that could be made.

How early was this caught? I know that if untreated, it will often result in acromelagy once the growth plates have closed.

Also, is there some reason they would prefer to remove the entire pituitary rather than leaving some small part of it intact to carry on its usual duties?

Good thing they caught it, then. Did they explain why they wanted a total removal rather than leaving a portion? I assume it's because they had worries that any remaining bits might come back full strength and cause this to happen again.