Nelson's syndrome and behavioural changes reversed by selective adenomectomy.
A man with Nelson's syndrome developed severe associated behavioural and psychiatric problems, which completely resolved following selective resection of his pituitary tumour. It is postulated that ACTH, beta-endorphin, or related peptides may have caused these problems.
Buckler
H M
HM
Salford University.
Freeman
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H
Chetty
M C
MC
Anderson
D C
DC
D000238:Adenoma, Chromophobe / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009347:Nelson Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone