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Chapter 20 - Pituitary Flashcards

1
Q

What does the hypothalamus release?

A

TRH, CRH, GnRH, GHRH, dopamine into median eminence

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What is the path of hormones released from the hypothalamus?

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Median eminence, passes through neurohypophysis on way to adenohypophysis

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What is the action of dopamine on prolactin?

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Inhibits prolactin secretion (bromocriptine analog)

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What does the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) release?

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ADH and oxytocin

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What part of the hypothalamus does ADH come from? Regulation?

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Supraoptic nuclei; regulated by osmolar receptors in hypothalamus

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What part of the hypothalamus does oxytocin come from?

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Paraventricular nuclei

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What does the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) secrete?

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FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, prolactin, GH

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Blood supply of the anterior pituitary?

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Does not have its own blood supply; passes through neurohypophysis 1st

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9
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What is bitemporal hemianopia caused by?

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Pituitary mass compressiong the optic nerve at chiasm

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10
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How do nonfunctional pituitary tumors present?

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Almost always macroadenomas; present with mass effect and decreased ACTH, TSH, GH, LH, FSH

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11
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Treatment for nonfunctional pituitary tumors?

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Transsphenoid resection

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What are the contraindications to transsphenoidal resection?

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Suprasellar extension, massive lateral extension, dumbbell-shaped tumor

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Medical treatment for TSH- and FSH-/LH-secreting tumors?

A

Bromocriptine

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What is the most common pituitary adenoma?

A

Prolactinoma

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Size of most prolactinomas (micro or macro)?

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Microadenomas

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16
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Prolactin level in patients (majority) that often have prolactinoma?

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> 150

17
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Symptoms of prolactinoma?

A

Galactorrhea, irregular menses, decreased libido, infertility, decreased vision

18
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Treatment of prolactinoma?

A

Bromocriptine for most; transsphenoidal rsx for failure of medical management

19
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Treatment for macroadenoma prolactinomas?

A

Resection with hemorrhage, visual loss, wants pregnancy, CSF leak

20
Q

Treatment for microadeoma prolactinomas?

A

Resection if bromocriptine unsafe or ineffective (ok in pregnancy)

21
Q

Symptoms of acromegaly?

A

HTN, DM, gigantism

22
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Level of GH in acromegaly?

A

> 10 in 90%

23
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Preoperative treatment of acromegaly?

A

Octreotide; may be helpful, inhibits release of GH

24
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Life-threatening complications of acromegaly?

A

Cardiac symptoms (valve dysfunction, cardiomyopathy)

25
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Diagnosis of acromegaly?

A

Elevated IGF-1, growth hormone >5-10

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Treatment of acromegaly?

A

Transsphenoidal resection; XRT and bromocriptine as primary or secondary therapy

27
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What is Sheehan’s syndrome caused by?

A

Pituitary ischemia following hemorrhage and hypotensive episode

28
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1st sign of Sheehan’s syndrome?

A

Trouble lactating

29
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Other symptoms of Sheehan’s syndrome?

A

Amenorrhea, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism

30
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What is a craniopharyngioma?

A

Calcified cyst, remnants of Rathke’s pouch

31
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Symptoms of craniopharyngioma?

A

Endocrine abnormalities, visual disturbances, headache, hydrocephalus

32
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Treatment for craniopharyngioma?

A

Surgery, XRT

33
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Frequent postop complication of craniopharyngioma-ectomy?

A

Diabetes insipidus

34
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What is the workup for bilateral pituitary masses?

A

Check pituitary axis hormones; if ok, probably mets

35
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When does Nelson’s syndrome occur?

A

Following bilateral adrenalectomy

36
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What is Nelson’s syndrome?

A

Increased CRH causing pituitary enlargement, resulting in amenorrhea, visual problems (bitemporal hemianopia)

37
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What is hyperpigmentation from in Nelson’s syndrome?

A

Beta-MSH, a peptide byproduct of ACTH

38
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Treatment for Nelson’s syndrome?

A

Steroids

39
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What is Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome?

A

Adrenal gland hemorrhage that occurs after meningococcal sepsis infection; can lead to adrenal insufficiency

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