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ACTH deficiency: hypothalamic or pituitary in origin?

D Gordon, G H Beastall, C Thomson

    Scottish Medical Journal
    |April 1, 1987
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    Isolated ACTH deficiency can be pinpointed to the pituitary gland using corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF) and insulin-induced hypoglycemia tests. A patient

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neuroendocrinology

    Background:

    • The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis regulates the body's response to stress.
    • Isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency is a rare endocrine disorder affecting this axis.

    Observation:

    • Assessing the HPA axis with corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF) and insulin-induced hypoglycemia aids in localizing ACTH deficiency.
    • A case study is presented to illustrate diagnostic challenges.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited a lack of response to both CRF stimulation and insulin-induced hypoglycemia.
    • This dual unresponsiveness strongly suggests a pituitary origin for the isolated ACTH deficiency.

    Implications:

    • Accurate localization of ACTH deficiency is crucial for appropriate patient management.

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  • This case highlights the utility of combined diagnostic testing in rare endocrine disorders.