Hypothalamic obesity.
Minerva Endocrinol
; 40(1): 61-70, 2015 Mar.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25370939
ABSTRACT
Hypothalamic obesity represents a rare diagnosis applicable to only a small subset of obese patients. It is important to identify, diagnose, and treat these patients. This article reviews the physiology of the hypothalamus, focusing on its role in regulation of hunger, feeding, and metabolism. The causes of hypothalamic obesity are discussed including genetic, anatomic, and iatrogenic etiologies. The complex hormonal environment leading to obesity is explored for each etiology and treatment strategies are discussed. Reproductive consequences are also reviewed.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Hipotalâmicas
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Hipotálamo
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Obesidade
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article