title: [Hyperthyroidism of pituitary origin].
abstract: Pituitary tumour secreting thyrotropic hormone is a rare cause of hyperthyroidism. A case is discussed of hyperthyroidism of pituitary origin with coexisting valvular heart disease in the form of mitral and pulmonary valve insufficiency, and related diagnostic difficulties.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Endokrynologii Ak. Med., Białymstoku.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Krawczuk
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Pietruska
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kinalska
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D013972:Thyrotropin
vernacular_title: Nadczynność tarczycy pochodzenia przysadkowego.