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The course of lymphocytic hypophysitis.

R N Bitton1, M Slavin, R E Decker

  • 1Department of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology), Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York 11042.

Surgical Neurology
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Lymphocytic hypophysitis, a rare pituitary inflammation, can mimic a pituitary macroadenoma during pregnancy. Prompt steroid treatment led to full recovery of pituitary function and size in this case.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Lymphocytic hypophysitis (LH) is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the pituitary gland.
  • It often presents as a pituitary mass, mimicking adenomas, and can cause hypopituitarism.
  • Pregnancy is a known trigger or exacerbating factor for LH.