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Pituitary dysfunction in infective brain diseases.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism; 2013 Supplement 3, Vol. 17 Issue S3, pS608-S611, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Infectious diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) are increasingly being recognized as important causes of hypopituitarism. Although tuberculosis is the most common agent involved, non-mycobacterial agents like viruses, bacteria, fungus, and protozoa are important causes in our country. Involvement post infections could be due to a strategically located tuberculoma, or pituitary abscess, or meningoencephalitis. Although it might not be reasonable to screen all patients with CNS infections for hypopituitarism, awareness of the possibility and clinical follow-up for suggestive symptoms is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22308210
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- S3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 93640886
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.123546