Pickardt syndrome

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Pickardt-Fahlbusch-Syndrome

Overview

Pickardt-syndrome denotes a rare form of tertiary hypothyroidism that is caused by interruption of the portal veins connecting hypothalamus and pituitary, e.g. due to tumors compressing the infundibulum^[1].

Other endocrine disorders that may be associated with Pickardt syndrome are suprasellar failures like secondary hypogonadism and functional hyperprolactinemia.

References

↑ Pickardt C, Fahlbusch R (1972). “Chronic hyperosmolality, adipsia and secondary insufficiency of the anterior pituitary gland in hypothalamic lesions”. Internist (Berl). 13 (2): 45–51. PMID 4554749.

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[1] Pickardt C, Fahlbusch R (1972). “Chronic hyperosmolality, adipsia and secondary insufficiency of the anterior pituitary gland in hypothalamic lesions”. Internist (Berl). 13 (2): 45–51. PMID 4554749.

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