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pro vyhledávání: '"Case Reports in Secretory Pituitary Pathologies, Their Treatments and Outcomes"'
Autor:
Roxana Dusceac, Catalina Poiana, Ionela Baciu, Iulia Florentina Burcea, Cristina Capatina, Dan Niculescu
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Introduction: In acromegaly, there are changes in growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and insulin, hormones very important in pregnancy as well. Despite novel treatments, pregnancy in acromegaly is uncommon, remaining a challeng
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Background: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) secreting tumors (TSHoma) account for 0.5-2% of all pituitary adenomas with a prevalence of 1-2 cases per million, indicating that TSHomas are very rare. The majority of TSHomas solely secrete TSH however
Autor:
Dhivya Pahwa, Michael Howard Shanik
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Introduction: Cushing’s disease is an abnormal secretion of ACTH from the pituitary that causes an increase in cortisol production from the adrenal glands. Resultant manifestations from this excess in cortisol include multiple metabolic as well as
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Background: Craniopharyngioma has a bimodal age distribution with adults having more pronounced hormone deficiencies.1 Studies indicate hormone deficiencies in >80% of cases, most commonly growth hormone (GH) deficiency.2 Comparatively, acromegaly is
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Objective: The objective of this case report is to discuss a case of Cushing’s disease with two ACTH-producing pituitary tumors and emphasize consideration of repeat surgery as a treatment modality for unsuccessful initial surgery. Methods: We pres
Autor:
Nicolas A Mungo
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
This is a case of a 56-year-old female with history of Addison’s disease, T1DM, hypothyroidism and Asthma. She was diagnosed with Addison’s disease after multiple hospital visits consistent with adrenal crises (Fatigue, weakness, salt craving, ab
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Introduction: Cushing disease refers to the endogenous overproduction of glucocorticoid due to an ACTH-producing pituitary adenoma. It is important to recognize and treat due to the adverse health outcomes associated with it. We describe an unusual c
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Background: While diabetes mellitus from growth hormone related insulin resistance is not uncommon in GH secreting tumors, initial presentation with diabetic ketoacidosis is rare. Clinical Case: 31 YO male with no significant past medical history pre
Autor:
Mauro Antonio Czepielewski, Tobias Skrebsky de Almeida, Rafaela Fenalti Salla, Alessandra Casagrande, Fabiola Costenaro
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Introduction: TSH-secreting pituitary adenomas (TSHomas) are the rarest form of pituitary tumors. Transsphenoidal surgery is usually the treatment of choice, although somatostatin analogs (SSAs) are a reasonable and effective option. Pregnancy in the
Publikováno v:
Journal of the Endocrine Society
Background Pneumocephalus is a rare and life-threatening complication of dopamine agonists (DA) for the treatment of invasive giant prolactinomas. Here we present a catastrophic case of pneumocephalus following cabergoline therapy for invasive macrop