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Adiposogenital dystrophy laboratory findings

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Laboratory findings are crucial in the diagnosis of adiposogenital dystrophy. Pituitary hormones are low and there may be downstream hormonal deficiencies as well.

Laboratory findings

Laboratory findings

Laboratory findings include[1]:

  • Pituitary hormones including prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and growth hormone
  • Serum cortisol
  • Serum estrogen
  • Testosterone
  • Thyroid hormones
  • Sodium levels may be elevated due to diabetes insipidus
  • Blood osmolality may be high and urine osmolality may be low due to diabetes insipidus
  • Immunologic markers may also be used
References

References

  1. ↑ Sanchez Jimenez JG, De Jesus O. Hypothalamic Dysfunction. [Updated 2021 Aug 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-

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