2. What is this?
Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder where
there is a loss of function in the pituitary
and the failure to secrete hormones that
affect many of the body's functions.
Patients diagnosed with hypopituitarism
may be deficient in one or several
hormones or have complete pituitary
failure.
3. Where is this?
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the
brain.
In hypopituitarism, the pituitary gland is
effected by something and may be deficient in
one single hormone, several hormones, or
have complete pituitary failure.
4. Causes of the disorder
Congenital
Tumor
Inflammation
Infection
Head injuries
Lesions
Surgery
Tuberculosis
Radiographic therapy
6. Who and when?
Can affect both males and
females.
Can occur at any time in life.
Can be congenital .
7. Hypopituitarism in children
Hypopituitarism may be
congenital (a condition present at
birth) and caused by:
Birth trauma
Genetic (inherited) disorders
Central nervous system defects
Defective, underdeveloped, or absent
pituitary gland
8. Hypopituitarism is adults
Hypopituitarism can also be
acquired (a condition that develops
later in life) and may be caused by:
Radiation to the head
Tumors in the brain
Other disorders, such as tuberculosis or
sarcoidosis which infiltrate the gland, can
result in a reduction in function.
9. Symptoms
Fatigue
Weight loss
Decreased sex drive
Decreased appetite
Facial puffiness
Anemia
Infertility
Women problems (hot flashes and periods)
Decreased facial hair
10. A
B
A- Hair loss
B- Addison’s disease
C- Tumor by the pituitary gland
C
11. Diagnosis
Blood test
Stimulation or dynamic blood testing
Brain imaging
Vision tests
X-rays
12. Treatments
Differs depending on:
-age
-sex
-severity of the deficiency
-number of hormones involved
-underlying cause of the hypopituitarism
Immediate hormone replacement to replace
the deficient hormone.
Patient education
13. Prognosis/Prevention
Patients can lead a normal life
Hypopituitarism is permanent so it requires a
lifelong treatment
Patients will have to alter their lives depending
on the primary cause of the disorder
There is no known prevention except for the
prevention of damage to the
pituitary/hypothalamic area from injury.
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