Pituitary Disorders — MCQs

A child has serum osmolality of 270 mOsm/kg and urine osmolality of 1200 mOsm/kg. What is the most probable diagnosis?

A major causal factor in some cases of hypogonadism is:

Prolactin secreting gland develops from -

Which of the following is not true about syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the management of gastrointestinal bleeding in children? I. Somatostatin or octreotide infusion should be given for at least 7 days after stoppage of initial bleeding to prevent rebleeding II. Endoscopic Sclerotherapy (EST) involves endoscopic injection of N -butyl-2-cyanoacrylate or iso-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate III. EST has upto 90 % efficacy in controlling acute bleeding IV. Following an episode of acute variceal bleeding, all patients should receive secondary prophylaxis to prevent rebleeding Select the answer using the code given below :

A 3-week-old female infant presents with ambiguous genitalia and hyperpigmentation of the skin. Laboratory findings include hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Cretinism is characterized by which of the following physical features?

What is the least common cause of ambiguous genitalia in a female genotype?

A mother reports that her 2-week-old infant sleeps most of the day and needs to be awakened every 4 hours for feeding, taking only one ounce of formula at a time. She is also concerned about the infant's persistently hard, pellet-like stools. Examination reveals an infant with normal weight and length, but with an enlarged head, a heart rate of 75 beats per minute, a temperature of 35°C (95°F), persistent jaundice, large anterior and posterior fontanelles, a distended abdomen, and an umbilical hernia. This clinical presentation is likely a result of which of the following?

A previously healthy 6-week-old female infant is found unresponsive in her crib. She is well-developed and well-nourished with normal blood pressure and appearance of the genitalia but has increased pigmentation of her skin. Her blood glucose level is 30 mg/dl. What is the most likely diagnosis?