Diagnosis of Primary Hypophysitis in Germany.

CONCLUSION: In contrast to the literature, hypogonadism was found to be the most frequent endocrine failure in PrHy. Weight gain was identified as a clinical sign of PrHy. In the majority of patients, PrHy can be reliably identified by characteristic clinical signs and symptoms, obviating histological confirmation. The diagnostic approach should be standardized in PrHy.
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Source: Diabetes Metab - August 11, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Honegger J, Schlaffer S, Menzel C, Droste M, Werner S, Elbelt U, Strasburger C, Störmann S, Küppers A, der Werf CS, Deutschbein T, Stieg M, Rotermund R, Milian M, Petersenn S, Pituitary Working Group of the German Society of Endocrinology Tags: J Clin Endocrinol Metab Source Type: research