title: Lymphocytic hypophysitis: spontaneous resolution on MRI with progression of endocrine defect.
abstract: Lymphocytic hypophysitis is an uncommon condition that typically occurs during the last trimester of pregnancy or in the postpartum period. Presentation is of an anterior pituitary mass with varying degrees of pituitary dysfunction. We present a case in which there was dramatic resolution of the pituitary lesion on sequential MRI scanning. Despite this apparent resolution, however, the patient continues to have significant pituitary dysfunction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Internal Medicine, London.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Krimholtz
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bingham
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Powrie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000172:deficiency*; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis; D007249:Inflammation / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000473:pathology; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests
chemical_list: D011388:Prolactin; D013006:Growth Hormone