Hypofyseinsufficiens efter hovedtraumer
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Brain injury following head trauma is a potential cause of acquired hypopituitarism, although regarded as uncommon. Consequently, such patients do not routinely undergo neuroendocrine evaluation. Recent data suggest hypopituitarism to be more common than previously stated, with a prevalence of at least 25% in long-term survivors. As untreated hypopituitarism is likely to delay recovery and rehabilitation, this calls for a change in the current management of patients suffering traumatic brain injury. In this article, we will review current knowledge in this field.
Translated title of the contribution | Pituitary insufficiency following head trauma |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 169 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 211-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
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