What is the range of problems seen in children with SOD?
The pituitary gland may be completely absent, resulting in a life-threatening condition at birth. Some children are not diagnosed until later in childhood. Children may need only one hormone replaced, or all hormones. Puberty could be normal, early, or require hormone replacement. A very small number of children with SOD will require total care during their life, and will not achieve independence. Most children attend regular schools with some support. Vision will range from no impairment to complete blindness.
