Behavioral disturbances associated with endocrine disorders.
Patients with major endocrine disorders frequently experience significant changes in mood and mentation. Similarly, many individuals presenting as psychiatric patients have pathologic alterations in neuroendocrine function. Although pathognomic behavioral changes are rare, increased recognition of characteristic symptom complexes may lead to earlier diagnosis and improved treatment planning.
D000224:Addison Disease / Q000150:complications; D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications; D006966:Hyperprolactinemia / Q000150:complications; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications; D007018:Hypopituitarism / Q000150:complications; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology