Recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman 27 years after subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism possibly of autoimmune origin.

Biswas, K; Goyal, R; Ammini, A C; Karak, A K; Sarkar, C; Mishra, N K; Mehta, V S

Recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman 27 years after subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism possibly of autoimmune origin.

Date

2005-12-01

Authors

Abstract

Lymphocytic hypophysitis commonly occurs in females in peripartum period but several unusual presentations have been reported. Here we report a rare case of recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman who had subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism 27 years back. Polyglandular autoimmune endocrinopathy with an uncommon combination of Cushing's syndrome and recurrent hypophysitis is a strong possibility in this case. Treatment with steroids has been found to have beneficial effect.

Citation

Biswas K, Goyal R, Ammini AC, Karak AK, Sarkar C, Mishra NK, Mehta VS. Recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis in a woman 27 years after subtotal adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism possibly of autoimmune origin. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2005 Dec; 53(): 1066-9