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Review
. 2006 Apr;82(966):259-66.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2005.039768.

Aetiology, diagnosis, and management of hypopituitarism in adult life

V K B Prabhakar  1 , S M Shalet
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Review

Aetiology, diagnosis, and management of hypopituitarism in adult life

V K B Prabhakar et al. Postgrad Med J. 2006 Apr.

Abstract

Hypopituitarism is a complex medical condition associated with increased morbidity and mortality, requires complicated treatment regimens, and necessitates lifelong follow up by the endocrinologist. The causes, clinical features, and the management of hypopituitarism including endocrine replacement therapy are considered in this review article.

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Competing interests: none declared.

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