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Acquired hypophysitis in adolescence

H J Heinze¹, B B Bercu

¹Department of Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism : JPEM

|May 1, 1997

Summary

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Hypophysitis, a rare cause of pituitary dysfunction, can affect adolescents. This study details two young cases of autoimmune (lymphocytic) and granulomatous hypophysitis, highlighting its occurrence in early adolescence.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Neuroscience
Pathology

Background:

Lymphocytic and granulomatous hypophysitis are uncommon conditions affecting the anterior pituitary gland.
These conditions can lead to significant hormonal imbalances, including anterior pituitary dysfunction, diabetes insipidus, and hyperprolactinemia.