Pituitary disorders — Flashcards
One possible cause of SIADH is _____ lung carcinoma, which provides a source of ectopic ADH
_____ is the insufficient production of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland
Empty sella syndrome occurs due to atrophy or compression, and ultimately destruction of the _____ gland
If a patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome has adequate cortisol suppression following a high-dose dexamethasone suppression test (8mg), the most likely cause of their syndrome is _____
Hypopituitarism may be caused by _____ syndrome, which may occur due to trauma or congenital defect of the sella
If a patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome has no cortisol suppression following a high-dose dexamethasone suppression test (8mg), the most likely cause of their syndrome is _____
Acromegaly is characterized by a large _____ with deep furrows and a deep voice
What is the most common type of functional pituitary adenoma? _____
Kallmann syndrome
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
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