15.1 - Anterior pituitary gland Flashcards
1
Q
what is the treatment for prolactinomas?
A
- DA agonists (bromocriptine, cabergoline)
- surgery
2
Q
why does gigantism present with secondary DM?
A
GH induces gluconeogenesis
3
Q
what are the IGF-1 levels in gigantism?
A
elevated
4
Q
how does GH normally respond in response to oral glucose? in gigantism?
A
- normal: suppressed
- gigantism: lack of GH suppression
5
Q
- poor lactation
- loss of pubic hair
- fatigue
A
sheehan syndrome
