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Endocrine
Erschienen in: Endocrine 3/2015

01.12.2015 | Review

Lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis: a clinical overview

verfasst von: Philip C. Johnston, Luen S. Chew, Amir H. Hamrahian, Laurence Kennedy

Erschienen in: Endocrine | Ausgabe 3/2015

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Abstract

Lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis is an uncommon inflammatory disorder postulated to be autoimmune in origin. Because of the location of inflammation, it selectively affects the posterior lobe of the pituitary (neurohypophysis) and pituitary stalk (infundibulum). The most common presentation is central diabetes insipidus. Although the definitive diagnosis is established histologically by a pituitary biopsy, radiological imaging can be valuable in diagnosing this condition. In this paper, we provide an overview of the pathophysiology, investigations, management, and outcomes of lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis.
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Metadaten
Titel
Lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis: a clinical overview
verfasst von
Philip C. Johnston
Luen S. Chew
Amir H. Hamrahian
Laurence Kennedy
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Endocrine / Ausgabe 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1355-008X
Elektronische ISSN: 1559-0100
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-015-0707-6

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