Recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman 27 years after subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism possibly of autoimmune origin.
J Assoc Physicians India
; 53: 1066-9, 2005 Dec.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16572966
ABSTRACT
Lymphocytic hypophysitis commonly occurs in females in peripartum period but several unusual presentations have been reported. Here we report a rare case of recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman who had subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism 27 years back. Polyglandular autoimmune endocrinopathy with an uncommon combination of Cushing's syndrome and recurrent hypophysitis is a strong possibility in this case. Treatment with steroids has been found to have beneficial effect.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pituitary Diseases
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Adrenalectomy
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Cushing Syndrome
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Leukocyte Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Assoc Physicians India
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article