| Literature DB >> 32037390 |
Hiroshi Takagi1, Shintaro Iwama1, Yoshihisa Sugimura2, Yutaka Takahashi3, Yutaka Oki4, Takashi Akamizu5, Hiroshi Arima1.
Abstract
Hypophysitis, which is often accompanied by pituitary dysfunction, is classified into several subtypes based on the cause, histology, and the location of inflammation in the pituitary gland. A definitive diagnosis requires pituitary biopsy, which is invasive, and the process is limited to specialized clinical settings. In this opinion paper, we review the literature associated with hypophysitis, and provide the guidelines of the Japan Endocrine Society for the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and IgG4-related hypophysitis.Entities:
Keywords: Autoimmunity; Diabetes insipidus; Hypopituitarism; IgG4; Pituitary
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32037390 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.EJ19-0569
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocr J ISSN: 0918-8959 Impact factor: 2.349