An unusual case of hypopituitarism

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چکیده

Lymphocytic hypophysitis represents a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The clinical presentation of this inflammatory condition may mimic that pituitary adenoma with apoplexy. We report case 45 years old male patient acute adrenal crisis complicating chronic hypopituitarism secondary to lymphocytic hypophysitis. was managed acutely high dose steroids supportive measures, is currently doing well.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

سال: 2022

ISSN: ['2320-6012', '2320-6071']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20220532