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Partial hypopituitarism following septic peritonitis with shock.

B M Arafah, I S Salti

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    A severe abdominal infection led to hypopituitarism, causing deficiencies in growth hormone, gonadotropins, and possibly ACTH. The exact cause remains unclear, prompting further research into pituitary dysfunction following sepsis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Sepsis Pathophysiology

    Background:

    • A 46-year-old male presented with a history of perforated appendix at age 29, complicated by prolonged septic peritonitis and shock.
    • Six months post-perforation, the patient gradually developed partial hypopituitarism, indicating a potential link between severe sepsis and pituitary function.

    Observation:

    • Radiographic imaging, including pneumoencephalography, excluded sellar or suprasellar masses as a cause for the endocrine dysfunction.
    • Endocrine evaluations confirmed deficiencies in growth hormone and gonadotropins.
    • Possible adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency was also noted, suggesting widespread pituitary impairment.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies, specifically growth hormone, gonadotropins, and likely ACTH.
    • Absence of sellar/suprasellar masses on imaging rules out common structural causes of hypopituitarism.
    • The protracted septic episode is the primary suspected etiological factor for the observed hypopituitarism.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights a potential, albeit rare, long-term consequence of severe sepsis and septic shock on pituitary function.
    • Further investigation into the pathogenesis of sepsis-induced hypopituitarism is warranted.
    • Understanding this link is crucial for managing patients with a history of severe infections and subsequent endocrine abnormalities.

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