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  • Title: Lymphocytic hypophysitis with isolated corticotropin deficiency.
    Author: Jensen MD, Handwerger BS, Scheithauer BW, Carpenter PC, Mirakian R, Banks PM.
    Journal: Ann Intern Med; 1986 Aug; 105(2):200-3. PubMed ID: 3014939.
    Abstract:
    In a 32-year-old woman, acquired, isolated corticotropin deficiency resulted from postpartum lymphocytic hypophysitis. The literature suggests that lymphocytic hypophysitis may cause acquired deficiencies of anterior, and possibly posterior, pituitary hormones. Immunologic evaluation of our patient failed to uncover anticorticotroph antibodies. Prompt recognition of this potentially fatal condition is important because of the availability of effective treatment.
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