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Hipopituitarismo e traumatismo crânio-encefálico

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury is a common lesion occurring during trauma, especially in young adults. Among all the complications it can cause there is hypopituitarism, an important syndrome, which can delay growth and development in children, and compromise the quality of life of anyone affected. It is usually underdiagnosed and, therefore, undertreated. Through a quick evaluation of the serum hormones involved in a head injury, it is possible to determine those which will need a more thorough investigation, and leading possibly to hormonal replacement. Treatment should be started in those who show no recovery from a severe or multiple hormonal deficiency after three months of follow-up, and those with no recovery from a light or single hormonal deficiency after one year of follow-up.

Source: Revista da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Sorocaba

Authors: David Gonçalves Nordon, Rodrigo Rejtman Guimarães, Alcinda Aranha Nigri

Institution: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

Language: Portuguese

Topic: Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1575935751

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