Hypopituitarism

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Introduction

Hypopituitarism is a partial or complete loss of pituitary function, leading to deficiency in secreted hormones.

 

 

 

The Case of...

a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.

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Causes and Risk Factors

 

pituitary tumours account for close to half of all cases.

Craniopharyngiomas are next, followed by idiopathic cases, CNS tumours, and other things.

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Pathophysiology

 

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Signs and Symptoms

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Investigations

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Differential Diagnosis

 

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Treatments

 

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Consequences and Course

 

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Resources and References

 

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Topic Development

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