Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction have diverse causes. Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism results from pituitary dysfunction, often caused by pituitary adenoma, pituitary surgery, radiotherapy, or use of prescription/non-prescription drugs. Rarer causes should be considered during initial investigation of patients with erectile dysfunction. We present a case of secondary hypogonadism and how further investigations eventually led to the underlying diagnosis.<p c...

Introduction: Clinically non-functioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA) represents up to 30% of pituitary tumours. Management is dictated by their size or mass effect. The natural progression of NFPA attracts debate as the evidence-base is limited.Methods: Conservatively managed NFPA patients were included. A single radiologist reviewed all images to avoid bias.Results: Forty-six patients were identified, 21 female. Four presented acutel...

Introduction: Incidental pituitary adenoma (IPA) is found in 10–20% autopsy and radiological series. These are being increasingly detected as access to sensitive imaging modalities improves.Methods: Patients with incidental pituitary findings between 2012 and 2016 were identified from local database. Referral details, clinical features and radiological findings were analysed. A single radiologist reviewed all images to avoid bias.<p class="abste...