Recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman 27 years after subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism possibly of autoimmune origin.
Lymphocytic hypophysitis commonly occurs in females in peripartum period but several unusual presentations have been reported. Here we report a rare case of recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman who had subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism 27 years back. Polyglandular autoimmune endocrinopathy with an uncommon combination of Cushing's syndrome and recurrent hypophysitis is a strong possibility in this case. Treatment with steroids has been found to have beneficial effect.
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
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K
Biswas
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R
Goyal
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Ammini
A K
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Karak
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Sarkar
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NK
Mishra
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VS
Mehta
D000315:Adrenalectomy; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007960:Leukocyte Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence