Combined pituitary function-test with four hypothalamic releasing hormones

1986 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
pp. 314-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Schopohl ◽  
M. Losa ◽  
A. König ◽  
O. A. Müller ◽  
G. K. Stalla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Function ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Pituitary Function Test ◽  
Hypothalamic Releasing Hormones

Pituitary apoplexy after pituitary function test: a report of two cases and review of the literature

1995 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsuo Masago ◽  
Yukihiko Ueda ◽  
Hideki Kanai ◽  
Hajime Nagai ◽  
Satoshi Umemura
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Apoplexy ◽  
Pituitary Function ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Pituitary Function Test

METOPIRONE DOSAGE IN PITUITARY FUNCTION TEST

The Lancet ◽  
1962 ◽  
Vol 279 (7238) ◽  
pp. 1040-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Buus ◽  
C. Binder ◽  
F. Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Function ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Pituitary Function Test

Optimal Surgical Approaches for Rathke Cleft Cyst With Consideration of Endocrine Function

2011 ◽  
Vol 70 (suppl_2) ◽  
pp. ons250-ons258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong Kyung Park ◽  
Eun Jig Lee ◽  
Sun Ho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Transsphenoidal Surgery ◽  
Endocrine Function ◽  
Pituitary Function ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Rathke Cleft Cyst ◽  
Function Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pituitary Function Test

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Surgical indications for Rathke cleft cyst are not clear. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate postoperative outcomes in terms of endocrine function. METHODS: The study analyzed a total 73 patients who underwent transsphenoidal surgery. All patients underwent a visual field test, combined pituitary function test, and magnetic resonance imaging before and after surgery. A follow-up combined pituitary function test was performed at 1.5-year intervals. RESULTS: The mean age at the time of surgery was 35 ± 14 years, and the male/female ratio was 1:1.25 (33/40). The mean follow-up duration after surgery was 59 ± 39 months. The most common symptoms were headache (84%), visual disturbance (48%), and polyuria (38%). After transsphenoidal surgery, 75% of polyuria and 96% of visual field defects were resolved, and pituitary function improved in 42% of patients. The mean age of patients who exhibited worsened hypopituitarism was significantly higher than that of patients who exhibited unchanged or improved hypopituitarism (44 ± 15.7 vs 33 ± 13.5 years; P = .02). Twelve patients (16%) experienced recollection of cyst, but none required reoperation. Five of the recollected cysts presented with characteristics that were different from those of the initial lesions, and 2 recollected cysts underwent spontaneous regression. CONCLUSION: Minimal incision with radical removal of cyst content is reasonable to prevent the development of endocrine disturbances and other complications. Individualized risks and benefits must be assessed before a decision is reached regarding surgery and surgical method. Patients with recurrent Rathke cleft cyst require careful follow-up with special attention rather than a hasty operation.

A retrospective audit of the combined pituitary function test, using the insulin stress test, TRH and GnRH in a district laboratory

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue R. Pavord ◽  
Anlz Girach ◽  
David E. Price ◽  
Steve R. Absalom ◽  
James Falconer-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Test ◽  
Pituitary Function ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Pituitary Function Test
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