Acquired growth hormone deficiency and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in a subject with repeated head trauma, or Tintin goes to the neurologist

With Hergé's approval, Frederic Tuten wrote "Tintin in the New World (William Morrow & Co., 1993), wherein Tintin, in Peru, meets the seductive Clavdia. One night, "...sighs float to the ceiling...a blue glow emanates from the bed center...two animals collide and adhere..." Tintin is cured!

Young co-authors A.C. and L.O.C. might wait a few years before trying this book, but I bet Dr. Cyr would love it. The familiar characters appear, inside cover art by Roy Lichtenstein.

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A fascinating perspective into the enigmatic delayed development of Tintin. The researchers must be commended for such insightful extrapolation from the limited source material. One wonders about Asterix and Obelix and the possible glandular or other systemic difficiencies which may be contributing to their sizes, body masses and apparent halted development. Perhaps cartoon ink toxicity should be independently evaluated?