Aetiology, diagnosis, and management of hypopituitarism in adult life.
Hypopituitarism is a complex medical condition associated with increased morbidity and mortality, requires complicated treatment regimens, and necessitates lifelong follow up by the endocrinologist. The causes, clinical features, and the management of hypopituitarism including endocrine replacement therapy are considered in this review article.
Prabhakar
V K B
VK
Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Lime House, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Cheshire SK2 7JE, UK. 24@hotmail.com
Shalet
S M
SM
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000172:deficiency; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000172:deficiency; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods; D019382:Human Growth Hormone / Q000172:deficiency; D006801:Humans; D007018:Hypopituitarism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male
D006062:Gonadotropins; D019382:Human Growth Hormone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone