Pituitary disorders in pregnancy

Alexandra Chrisoulidou; Maria Boudina; Niki Karavitaki; Eleni Bili; John Wass

doi:10.1007/BF03401382

Pituitary disorders in pregnancy

Alexandra Chrisoulidou, Maria Boudina, Niki Karavitaki, Eleni Bili, John Wass

Metabolism and Systems Research

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Abstract

The pituitary gland is significantly affected during gestation in terms of both size and function. Due to this physiologic adaptation, endocrine evaluation and interpretation of imaging is far more complex than in the non-pregnant state. Pituitary disorders are rare in pregnancy, as they are usually associated with gonadal dysfunction, thereby posing difficulties with fertility. This review will focus on pituitary adenomas (prolactinomas, GH-secreting and ACTH-secreting), their diagnostic handicaps and the recommendations for treatment. We will also discuss the two pituitary disorders encountered in pregnancy, Sheehan's syndrome and lymphocytic hypophysitis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	70-80
Number of pages	11
Journal	Hormones
Volume	14
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03401382
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2015

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Pituitary gland
Pregnancy

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