Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency
Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency | |
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Classification and external resources | |
Specialty | endocrinology |
ICD-10 | E23.0 |
ICD-9-CM | 253.2 |
OMIM | 201400 |
DiseasesDB | 33423 |
Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency (ACTH deficiency) is a result of a decreased or absent production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the pituitary gland.[1]
It can be associated with TBX19.[2]
Presentation
Symptoms include weakness, hypoglycemia, weight loss and decreased axillary and pubic hair. It can be either isolated or part of a generalised pituary dysfunction. It can be life-threatening if not recognised.
Diagnosis
It is usually diagnosed on basis of an ACTH or insulin tolerance test in combination with the clinical symptoms.[3]
Treatment
Treatment is with hydrocortisone supplementation.
See also
References
- ↑ Drouin J, Bilodeau S, Vallette S (September 2007). "Of old and new diseases: genetics of pituitary ACTH excess (Cushing) and deficiency". Clin. Genet. 72 (3): 175–82. doi:10.1111/j.1399-0004.2007.00877.x. PMID 17718852.
- ↑ Lamolet B, Pulichino AM, Lamonerie T, et al. (March 2001). "A pituitary cell-restricted T box factor, Tpit, activates POMC transcription in cooperation with Pitx homeoproteins". Cell. 104 (6): 849–59. doi:10.1016/S0092-8674(01)00282-3. PMID 11290323.
- ↑ Cooper MS, Stewart PM (January 2005). "Diagnosis and treatment of ACTH deficiency". Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 6 (1): 47–54. doi:10.1007/s11154-005-5224-0. PMID 15711914.
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