A clinical and pathophysiological approach to traumatic brain injury-induced pituitary dysfunction
ConclusionThe underlying pathophysiology responsible for post-TBI pituitary dysfunction is not clear. The main proposed mechanisms are vascular injury, direct traumatic injury to the pituitary gland, genetic susceptibility, autoimmunity, and transient medication effects.
Source: Pituitary - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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