Hypopituitarism Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypopituitarism?
A
deficiency of one or more pituitary hormones
anterior
FSH
LH
ACTH
TSH
Posterior
Prolactin
Endorphins
GH
2
Q
What is the definition of hypopituitarism?
A
Hypopituitarism refers to the partial or complete deficiency of one or more pituitary hormones. It may arise as a congenital defect during the development of the pituitary gland or as a result of acquired diseases of the pituitary gland, the parasellar structures, or the hypothalamus.
3
Q
What are some diagnostic features?
A
presence of risk factors headaches failure to thrive or short stature infertility cardiovascular events cold intolerance weight gain erectile dysfunction and reduced libido
4
Q
What investigations should be carried out?
A
serum electrolytes serum and urine osmolarity 8 a.m. cortisol and adrenocorticotrophic hormone thyroid function tests insulin tolerance test water deprivation and desmopressin response test MRI pituitary CT pituitary
