• for instance, if the hypopituitarism is due to a growth hormone-producing tumor, there may be symptoms of acromegaly (enlargement of the hands and feet, coarse facial features), and if the tumor extends to the optic nerve or optic chiasm, there may be visual field defects. (wikipedia.org)
  • The prevalence of partial and complete hypopituitarism varies widely among studies, ranging from 37-85% and 6-29% of patients, respectively (7,8,9,10,11) and depending on patient selection criteria and criteria used for definition of pituitary deficiency. (researchsquare.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is recognized as a risk factor for hypopituitarism, most frequently presenting with isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD). (allaboutheaven.org)
  • Thus, most of them are diagnosed as macroadenomas (NFPMAs) when patients present symptoms of mass effects such as visual field defects, chronic headache and/or hypopituitarism (4). (researchsquare.com)
  • The signs and symptoms of hypopituitarism vary, depending on which hormones are undersecreted and on the underlying cause of the abnormality. (wikipedia.org)
  • The hormones of the pituitary have different actions in the body, and the symptoms of hypopituitarism therefore depend on which hormone is deficient. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hypopituitarism may present in an acutely decompensated patient or in a patient who is stable but with symptoms of the disorder. (medscape.com)
  • The diagnosis of hypopituitarism is easily overlooked, as the symptoms and signs are frequently protean and nonspecific, including abnormalities in electrolyte levels, mental status, glucose levels, body temperature, and heart rate. (medscape.com)
  • Non-functionning pituitary macroadenomas (NFPMA) are benin tumors that cause symptoms of mass effects including hypopituitarism. (researchsquare.com)
  • Diagnosis of an ulcer is by noting the symptoms and recording the presence of the sore during an endoscopic examination. (differencebetween.net)
  • If there is decreased secretion of one specific pituitary hormone, the condition is known as selective hypopituitarism. (wikipedia.org)
  • Several hormone deficiencies associated with hypopituitarism may lead to secondary diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Symptom presence and severity depend on the amount of and rapidity of hormone depletion. (medscape.com)
  • Subsequent to treatment with prednisolone, a water deprivation test confirmed the presence of central diabetes insipidus and therapy with synthetic antidiuretic hormone successfully ameliorated the polydipsia. (avmi.net)
  • Anti-M ü llerian hormone (M ü llerian inhibitory substance) and inhibin B are markers of Sertoli cell function and can be useful as indicators of the presence of testicular tissue in the setting of bilateral cryptorchidism. (medscape.com)
  • In infants with hypoglycemia or suspected hypopituitarism, other pituitary hormone function should be evaluated. (medscape.com)
  • Hypopituitarism is a condition characterized by dysfunction of the pituitary gland hormone production. (allaboutheaven.org)
  • Selective Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies Selective deficiencies of pituitary hormones may represent an early stage in the development of more generalized hypopituitarism. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Sheehan's syndrome, also known as postpartum hypopituitarism reduces prolactin levels, resulting in agalactorrhea (absence of lactation) and a decrease in breast tissue. (surenapps.com)
  • Hypopituitarism is the decreased (hypo) secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a rare heterogenous condition comprising optic nerve hypoplasia, midline brain abnormalities (agenesis of corpus callosum or absence of septum pellucidum), and pituitary hypoplasia with consequent hypopituitarism. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The diagnosis is predominantly clinical, and it is made on the basis of the presence of two or more features of the classic triad: hypopituitarism, optic nerve hypoplasia, and midline brain defects, typically absence or hypoplasia of the septum pellucidum and/or corpus callosum. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Emergency physicians frequently provide care to patients at risk of developing hypopituitarism. (medscape.com)
  • Some patients present with Prader-Willi-like features such as hypotonia, developmental delay, intellectual disability, short stature, hypopituitarism and dysmorphic facial features. (orpha.net)
  • 80% (n=197) of patients had one or more pituitary deficits and 28% had complete anterior hypopituitarism. (researchsquare.com)
  • Hypopituitarism is present in 80% of patients with NFPMA and nearly half of them will benefit from sustained improvement after surgery. (researchsquare.com)
  • This supports the option of early surgery in NFPMA patients with pituitary deficits independent of the presence of visual disturbances. (researchsquare.com)
  • Patients were subjected to controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) for timed intercourse, intrauterine insemination, or in vitro fertilization, according to the presence or absence of other infertility factors (male or tubal). (medscape.com)
  • Data analysis shows that about 15% of patients with TBI have some degree of hypopituitarism which if not recognized may be mistakenly ascribed to persistent neurologic injury and cognitive impairment. (allaboutheaven.org)
  • Especially in elderly patients, some of whom may have pituitary tumours or hypopituitarism, testing only for TSH may be inappropriate. (healthy.net)
  • Primary hypopituitarism usually develops in a predictable pattern. (doctorlib.info)
  • Seminal plasma AP concentration greater than 5,000 U/L in an azoospermic semen sample from the dog usually indicates presence of a complete ejaculate in primary testicular failure. (vin.com)
  • The presence of this condition or of thyroid antibodies increases the risk of developing overt hypothyroidism. (healthy.net)
  • If secondary hypothyroidism is suspected (low or normal TSH in the presence of a low free T4), a full evaluation of the hypothalamic pituitary axis is necessary. (torontocentreforneonatalhealth.com)
  • The diagnosis of hypopituitarism is made by blood tests, but often specific scans and other investigations are needed to find the underlying cause, such as tumors of the pituitary, and the ideal treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • In its initial presentation, hypopituitarism is difficult to diagnosis in the acutely decompensated or the stable patient. (medscape.com)
  • Diagnosis is made clinically by the presence of any two or more features from the clinical triad. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Inspecting for changes in breast size and the presence or absence of lactation. (surenapps.com)
  • Normal blood sugar can vary with age and presence or absence of diabetes. (emdocs.net)
  • A fifth-digit subclassification is needed to identify the presence or absence of thyrotoxic crisis or storm. (fortherecordmag.com)
  • Androgens regulate the development of the embryo, determining whether it is a male or a female (male in the presence of androgens and female in the absence of androgens). (encyclopedia.com)
  • When hypopituitarism follows surgical ablation or trauma, the pattern of hormonal events may not necessarily follow that sequence. (doctorlib.info)
  • With benign and malignant thyroid neoplasms, coding directives instruct coders to use an additional code to identify any functional activity such as corticoadrenal insufficiency (255.41), hyperthyroidism (242.80 to 242.81), or hypopituitarism (253.2). (fortherecordmag.com)
  • Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) (previously referred to as Fong's disease), encompasses the classic clinical tetrad of changes in the nails, knees, and elbows, and the presence of iliac horns. (nih.gov)
  • A rare, genetic form of obesity characterized by severe early-onset obesity, hyperphagia, and variable presence of cognitive impairment and behavioral disorder, including autistic spectrum behavior, impaired concentration and memory deficit. (orpha.net)
  • Hypopituitarism, also known as panhypopituitarism , is a complex syndrome marked by metabolic dysfunction, sexual immaturity, and growth retardation (when it occurs in childhood). (doctorlib.info)
  • Diagnostic plan for these dogs is to collect several more ejaculates in the presence of such a bitch, and to be sure that the semen collection continues until prostatic fluid in the third fraction (often signaled by rhythmic rectal contractions at the end of the collection) is identified. (vin.com)
  • In addition, to assess fatigue, the diagnostic process consists of documenting the start, type, and duration of the fatigue, as well as the presence of attenuating factors and interference with activities of daily living and leisure activities. (medscape.com)
  • Klinefelter Syndrome (47,XXY) Klinefelter syndrome is the presence of two or more X chromosomes plus one Y, resulting in a phenotypic male. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the acutely decompensated patient with hypopituitarism, for example, expect to find an ill-appearing patient with hypotension and signs of dehydration. (medscape.com)
  • The presence of female-like characteristics in males may require Estradiol measurements as well. (biolab.jo)
  • The presence of a uterus and ovaries strongly suggests a virilized female (46,XX) infant. (medscape.com)
  • Traumatic hypopituitarism was diagnosed in an 11-month-old male neutered cat. (avmi.net)
  • The presence of an estrous teaser bitch has been demonstrated to result in a better quality of semen collected by manual stimulation of the male dog. (vin.com)
  • Physical examination should focus on presence of two testes of normal size and position in the scrotum. (vin.com)