Author:
Kupari Markku,Pelkonen Risto,Valtonen Ville
Abstract
Abstract.
Pituitary function was investigated in 3 patients who developed hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency after viral meningoencephalitis. In 2 patients the causative agents were probably Influenza-A- and Herpes simplex virus whereas in the third patient it was not identified. The pattern of hormonal deficiencies indicated that all the central regulatory areas - hypothalamus, pituitary stalk and pituitary gland - may be injured after viral meningoencephalitis. Usually, the hormonal deficiency is permanent but it can also be transient.
Subject
Endocrinology,General Medicine,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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