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Hypopituitarism Flashcards

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Hypopituitarism

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Hyposecretion of pituitary hormones

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Pituitary hormones

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  • ACTH
  • TSH
  • LH
  • FSH
  • PRL
  • GH
  • MSH
  • Vasopressin
  • Oxytocin
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Hypopituitarism Aetiology

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  • Tumour compression (craniopharyngioma)
  • Trauma
  • Infection
  • Post-partum ischaemic necrosis (Sheehan’s syndrome)
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Hypopituitarism Symptoms (Adults)

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  • Tiredness
  • Weight gain
  • Depression
  • Reduced libido, impotence
  • Menstrual problems
  • Skin pallor
  • Hirsutism
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Hypopituitarism Symptoms (Child)

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  • Reduced growth

- Delayed puberty

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Hypopituitarism Investigations

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  • Serum hormone levels
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Hypopituitarism Management

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Hormone replacement therapy

  • Cortisol
  • Levothyroxine
  • Sex steroids
  • GH
  • Desmopressin
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