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Pickardt syndrome
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Pickardt-Fahlbusch-Syndrome
Overview
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
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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