Adiposogenital dystrophy history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ogechukwu Hannah Nnabude, MD
Overview
The history and symptoms of adiposogenital dystrophy are related to the loss of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones.
History and Symptoms
Patients may present with the following history and symptoms[1][2]:
- A history of chemotherapy treatment
- A history of traumatic brain injury
- A history of radiation treatment
- Headaches
- Vision disturbances
- Prepubertal obesity
- Polyphagia
- Polydipsia
- Dehydration
- Mental retardation
- Delayed puberty
- Infertility
- Amenorrhea
References
- ↑ Sanchez Jimenez JG, De Jesus O. Hypothalamic Dysfunction. [Updated 2021 Aug 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-
- ↑ Babinski-fröhlich syndrome. Bissonnette B, & Luginbuehl I, & Marciniak B, & Dalens B.J.(Eds.), (2006). Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications. McGraw Hill. https://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=852§ionid=49517244
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