Pituitary dysfunction in granulomatosis with polyangiitis

ConclusionGPA should be carefully considered in patients with a sellar mass and unusual clinical presentation with DI and systemic disease. Although conventional induction-remission treatment improves systemic symptoms and radiological pituitary abnormalities, hormonal deficiencies persist in most of the patients. Therefore, follow-up should include both imaging and pituitary function assessment.
Source: Pituitary - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research