[Hypopituitarism: interdisciplinary diagnostic issue]

Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2006 Dec;116(6):1178-83.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

A case of 68-aged male with hypopituitarism who suffered from faints and syncope with nauseas, vomiting and a significant body mass decrease, progressing during 3 yr. was presented. Diagnosis of hypopituitarism was established 3 yr. after symptoms onset. Diagnostic problems concerning hypopituitarism were described, indicating consideration of this uncommon disease in differential diagnosis of disorders which major symptoms are faints and syncope.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hypopituitarism / complications
  • Hypopituitarism / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Syncope / diagnosis*