Pituitary apoplexy laboratory findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pituitary apoplexy include endocrinopathies from hypofunction of the pituitary gland. Blood tests and hormonal assay will be done to check levels of ACTH, cholesterol, cortisol, growth hormone, LH, prolactin, and somatomedin C (IGF-1).

Laboratory Findings

Pituitary apoplexy may cause temporary or permanent endocrinopathies from hypofunction of the pituitary gland. Blood tests and hormonal assay will be done to check levels of:^[1]^[2]

References

↑ Ranabir S, Baruah MP (2011). “Pituitary apoplexy”. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 15 Suppl 3: S188–96. doi:10.4103/2230-8210.84862. PMC 3183518. PMID 22029023.
↑ Sasaki, Y.; Nakata, K.; Suzuki, K.; Ando, Y. (2015). “Pituitary apoplexy presenting with anorexia and hyponatraemia”. Case Reports. 2015 (apr09 1): bcr2014209120–bcr2014209120. doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-209120. ISSN 1757-790X.

Overview