How to diagnose hypopituitarism

Learning the features of secondary hormonal deficiencies

Diane N. Schmidt Dr Schmidt is a fellow in endocrinology, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia.

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Kathleen Wallace Dr Wallace was formerly assistant professor of medicine and program director of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences. She is now an assistant medical director at Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company, Enfield, Connecticut.

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Various abnormalities of or trauma to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus can cause hypopituitarism. Resultant hormonal deficiencies may be partial and may take years to develop fully. Therefore, the clinical picture is often subtle and may include numerous manifestations, depending on the hormones involved and the patient's age at onset. In addition to discussing the causes of hypopituitarism, the authors of this article describe how to recognize and treat resulting hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, hypogonadism, and growth-hormone deficiency.

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