Hypopituitarism Flashcards Preview

Nelson - Endocrinology > Hypopituitarism > Flashcards

Flashcards in Hypopituitarism Deck (5)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

DI is more frequent in congenital vs acquired hypopituitarism

A

Acquired

2
Q

MCC of acquired hypopituitarism

A

Craniopharyngioma

3
Q

Somatotropes normally account for ___% of pituitary volume

A

50

4
Q

What hormonal axis is more susceptible to disruption than are otherhypothalamic-pituitary axes

A

GH axis

5
Q

GH deficiency is almost universal 5 years after radiotherapy with a total dose of ___ Gy

A

> /35