Lymphocytic adenohypophysitis.
Lymphocytic adenohypophysitis (LAH) is an uncommon disorder in the spectrum of pituitary disease. Twenty-three cases proven by biopsy or at autopsy have been reported since 1962. We report 2 further cases and review the etiology, immunology and pathology of the disease. The diagnosis should be considered in a female patient who presents during the post-partum period with the clinical picture of a non-functional or prolactin cell pituitary adenoma and evidence of hypopituitarism.
McDermott
M W
MW
Division of Neurosurgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Griesdale
D E
DE
Berry
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Wilkins
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D000328:Adult; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000276:immunology*; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed