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    • Diagnosis typically requires histopathologic confirmation, though clinical presentation varies widely.
    • Clinical courses range from spontaneous resolution to relapse and refractory disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypophysitis is a complex inflammatory condition of the pituitary gland with evolving diagnostic and therapeutic landscapes.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathogenesis and establish standardized, effective treatment protocols for hypophysitis.