ea0065p275 | Neuroendocrinology | SFEBES2019
English Katherine
, Chikani Viral
, Jang Christina
, Dimeski Goce
, Olson Sarah
, Inder Warrick
Hypothalamicpituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis function after trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery is commonly assessed using post-operative morning cortisol. We performed a prospective study to determine the sensitivity and specificity of cortisol and ACTH measured within the first 24 h, in predicting glucocorticoid requirement at 6 months both in patients with pre-operative secondary adrenal insufficiency (SAI) and with normal pituitary function. Exclusion criteria includ...