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Chen J, Chang JJ, Chung EH, Lathi RB, Aghajanova L, Katznelson L. Fertility issues in hypopituitarism. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2024; 25:467-477. [PMID: 38095806 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-023-09863-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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Women with hypopituitarism have lower fertility rates and worse pregnancy outcomes than women with normal pituitary function. These disparities exist despite the use of assisted reproductive technologies and hormone replacement. In women with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, administration of exogenous gonadotropins can be used to successfully induce ovulation. Growth hormone replacement in the setting of growth hormone deficiency has been suggested to potentiate reproductive function, but its routine use in hypopituitary women remains unclear and warrants further study. In this review, we will discuss the clinical approach to fertility in a woman with hypopituitarism.
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- Julie Chen
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Grant-S025, Stanford, Palo Alto, CA, 94305-5103, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Grant-S025, Stanford, Palo Alto, CA, 94305-5103, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Grant-S025, Stanford, Palo Alto, CA, 94305-5103, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Fleseriu M, Christ-Crain M, Langlois F, Gadelha M, Melmed S. Hypopituitarism. Lancet 2024:S0140-6736(24)00342-8. [PMID: 38735295 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(24)00342-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Partial or complete deficiency of anterior or posterior pituitary hormone production leads to central hypoadrenalism, central hypothyroidism, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, growth hormone deficiency, or arginine vasopressin deficiency depending on the hormones affected. Hypopituitarism is rare and likely to be underdiagnosed, with an unknown but rising incidence and prevalence. The most common cause is compressive growth or ablation of a pituitary or hypothalamic mass. Less common causes include genetic mutations, hypophysitis (especially in the context of cancer immunotherapy), infiltrative and infectious disease, and traumatic brain injury. Clinical features vary with timing of onset, cause, and number of pituitary axes disrupted. Diagnosis requires measurement of basal circulating hormone concentrations and confirmatory hormone stimulation testing as needed. Treatment is aimed at replacement of deficient hormones. Increased mortality might persist despite treatment, particularly in younger patients, females, and those with arginine vasopressin deficiency. Patients with complex diagnoses, pregnant patients, and adolescent pituitary-deficient patients transitioning to adulthood should ideally be managed at a pituitary tumour centre of excellence.
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- Maria Fleseriu
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA; Pituitary Center, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l'Estrie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Endocrine Unit and Neuroendocrinology Research Center, Medical School and Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine and Pituitary Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Wang Y, An Y, Hou X, Xu Y, Li Z, Liu X, Zheng F, Sun M, Han R, Lu C, Li J, Zhou J. Cushing's Syndrome in Pregnancy Secondary to Adrenocortical Adenoma: A Case Series and Review. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2024; 7:e00474. [PMID: 38475883 DOI: 10.1002/edm2.474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To present a case series of Cushing's syndrome (CS) during pregnancy caused by adrenocortical adenomas, highlighting clinical features, hormonal assessments and outcomes. METHODS We describe five pregnant women with CS, detailing clinical presentations and laboratory findings. RESULTS Common clinical features included a full moon face, buffalo back and severe hypertension. Elevated blood cortisol levels with circadian rhythm disruption and suppressed adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) levels were observed. Imaging revealed unilateral adrenal tumours. Two cases underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomies during the second trimester, while three had postpartum surgery. All required hormone replacement therapy, with postoperative pathological confirmation of adrenocortical adenomas. CONCLUSION Diagnosis of CS during pregnancy is challenging due to overlapping features with normal pregnancy: elevated blood cortisol levels and abnormal diurnal rhythm of blood cortisol, suppressed aid diagnosis. Treatment should be individualised due to a lack of explicit optimum therapeutic approaches. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy may be an optimal choice, along with multidisciplinary management including hormone replacement therapy.
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- Yan Wang
- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Balachandran DM, Durairaj J, Sagili H, Bammigatti C, Venkatesh YS. Adrenal Crisis in a Patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome 2 (APS 2) During Pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2024; 74:88-90. [PMID: 38434125 PMCID: PMC10902226 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-023-01769-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PDF Obstetric Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PDF Obstetric Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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Morton A. Hypoglycaemia in non-diabetic pregnancy. Obstet Med 2023; 16:123-125. [PMID: 37441658 PMCID: PMC10334043 DOI: 10.1177/1753495x211032787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Hypoglycaemia in non-diabetic pregnancy is rare, the majority of reported cases being due to insulinoma, acute fatty liver of pregnancy, malaria and inborn errors of metabolism. A case of hypoglycaemia in a woman with previous laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis insufficiency in the setting of opioid dependence is presented. The timing of low interstitial glucose levels was atypical for late dumping syndrome following bariatric surgery, and a change in the woman's glucocorticoid replacement resulted in resolution of hypoglycaemic symptoms. The incidence of opioid dependence in pregnancy is increasing rapidly. Health professionals should be aware of the possibility of opioids causing hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis insufficiency, and the additional mechanisms by which opioids may cause hypoglycaemia.
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- Adam Morton
- Obstetric Medicine, Mater Health, South Brisbane, Australia
- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Lee JH, Torpy DJ. Adrenal insufficiency in pregnancy: Physiology, diagnosis, management and areas for future research. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2023; 24:57-69. [PMID: 35816262 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-022-09745-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Adrenal insufficiency requires prompt diagnosis in pregnancy, as untreated, it can lead to serious consequences such as adrenal crisis, intrauterine growth restriction and even foetal demise. Similarities between symptoms of adrenal insufficiency and those of normal pregnancy can complicate diagnosis. Previously diagnosed adrenal insufficiency needs monitoring and, often, adjustment of adrenal hormone replacement. Many physiological changes occur to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis during pregnancy, often making diagnosis and management of adrenal insufficiency challenging. Pregnancy is a state of sustained physiologic hypercortisolaemia; there are multiple contributing factors including high plasma concentrations of placental derived corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) and increased adrenal responsiveness to ACTH. Despite increased circulating concentrations of CRH-binding protein (CRH-BP) and the major cortisol binding protein, corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG), free concentrations of both hormones are increased progressively in pregnancy. In addition, pregnancy leads to activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Most adrenocortical hormone diagnostic thresholds are not applicable or validated in pregnancy. The management of adrenal insufficiency also needs to reflect the physiologic changes of pregnancy, often requiring increased doses of glucocorticoid and at times mineralocorticoid replacement, especially in the last trimester. In this review, we describe pregnancy induced changes in adrenal function, the diagnosis and management of adrenal insufficiency in pregnancy and areas requiring further research.
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- Jessica H Lee
- Department of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Endocrine and Metabolic Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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Gardella B, Gritti A, Scatigno AL, Gallotti AMC, Perotti F, Dominoni M. Adrenal crisis during pregnancy: Case report and obstetric perspective. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:891101. [PMID: 36186806 PMCID: PMC9521595 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.891101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Adrenal dysfunction (AD) and, in particular, adrenal crisis are uncommon events in pregnant women, but associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality if untreated or undiagnosed. Adrenal crisis may be confused with the common symptoms of pregnancy: the obstetricians should be able to promptly diagnose and treat it in order to avoid the adverse outcomes regarding the mother and the fetus. For this reason, AD must be treated by an expert multidisciplinary team. We presented a case report of a young pregnant woman with adrenal crisis due to tuberculosis, cocaine abuse, and massive bilateral hemorrhage with symptoms of emesis, hypotension, sudden abdominal pain, and leukocytosis. The most common issues of diagnosis and treatment are discussed and analyzed. Finally, we performed a review of the literature regarding adrenal crisis and adrenal insufficiency (AI) in pregnancy in order to clarify the management of these diseases in obstetrics setting.
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- Barbara Gardella
- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- *Correspondence: Andrea Gritti,
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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Hamblin R, Coulden A, Fountas A, Karavitaki N. The diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome in pregnancy. J Neuroendocrinol 2022; 34:e13118. [PMID: 35491087 PMCID: PMC9541401 DOI: 10.1111/jne.13118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Endogenous Cushing's syndrome (CS) is rarely encountered during pregnancy. Clinical and biochemical changes in healthy pregnancy overlap with those seen in pregnancy complicated by CS; the diagnosis is therefore challenging and can be delayed. During normal gestation, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, corticotrophin-releasing hormone, cortisol, and urinary free cortisol levels rise. Dexamethasone administration fails to fully suppress cortisol in pregnant women without CS. Localisation may be hindered by non-suppressed adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels in a large proportion of those with adrenal CS; smaller corticotroph adenomas may go undetected as a result of a lack of contrast administration or the presence of pituitary hyperplasia; and inferior petrosal sinus sampling is not recommended given the risk of radiation and thrombosis. Yet, diagnosis is essential; active disease is associated with multiple insults to both maternal and foetal health, and those cured may normalise the risk of maternal-foetal complications. The published literature consists mostly of case reports or small case series affected by publication bias, heterogeneous definitions of maternal or foetal outcomes or lack of detail on severity of hypercortisolism. Consequently, conclusive recommendations, or a standardised management approach for all, cannot be made. Management is highly individualised: the decision for surgery, medical control of hypercortisolism or adoption of a conservative approach is dependent on the timing of diagnosis (respective to stage of gestation), the ability to localise the tumour, severity of CS, pre-existing maternal comorbidity, and, ultimately, patient choice. Close communication is a necessity with the patient placed at the centre of all decisions, with risks, benefits, and uncertainties around any investigation and management carefully discussed. Care should be delivered by an experienced, multidisciplinary team, with the resources and expertise available to manage such a rare and challenging condition during pregnancy.
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- Ross Hamblin
- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, College of Medical and Dental SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismBirmingham Health PartnersBirminghamUK
- Department of Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth HospitalUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustBirminghamUK
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- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, College of Medical and Dental SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismBirmingham Health PartnersBirminghamUK
- Department of Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth HospitalUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustBirminghamUK
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- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, College of Medical and Dental SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismBirmingham Health PartnersBirminghamUK
- Department of Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth HospitalUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustBirminghamUK
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- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, College of Medical and Dental SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismBirmingham Health PartnersBirminghamUK
- Department of Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth HospitalUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustBirminghamUK
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INTRODUCTION Adrenal insufficiency is a disorder characterized by the failure of adrenocortical function because of distorted function of hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal (HPA) axis. Pregnancy is a state of a physiological glucocorticoid excess as the HPA axis is functioning at a higher level. PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of the present review was to shed light on current evidence of adrenal insufficiency management during pregnancy, along with maternal and neonatal outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS A recent multicenter study under the auspices of the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumours (ENSAT) presented real-life data of pregnant women with adrenal insufficiency documenting an increased use of hydrocortisone (or mineralocorticoids when needed according to the level of disorder) replacement treatment, increased rates of caesarean section, preterm delivery and adrenal crises along with peripartum and postpartum complications but no maternal or neonatal fatality. These data were in agreement with those obtained from previously published studies. CONCLUSION The limited published evidence is in line with the present guidelines as real-life data did not document any increased fatality among pregnant women or newborns. Prospective data with prolonged follow-up are needed to shed more light on appropriate dose adjustments to avoid the risks of under-replacement or over-replacement of glucocorticoid and/or mineralocorticoid drugs and their sequelae. SUMMARY A recent multicenter study by ENSAT presented real-life data of pregnant women with adrenal insufficiency documenting an increased use of hydrocortisone as replacement treatment during pregnancy, along with an increased rate of caesarean section and preterm delivery, adrenal crises, peripartum and postpartum complications but no maternal or neonatal fatality. These data are in agreement with those of a previously published study and also confirm the statements made by the recent guidelines. Prospective data are needed aiming to develop precise therapeutic protocols during each trimester of pregnancy according to the different causes of adrenal insufficiency.
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- Endocrine Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Medicine, Laiko Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Aulinas A, Stantonyonge N, García-Patterson A, Adelantado JM, Medina C, Espinós JJ, López E, Webb SM, Corcoy R. Hypopituitarism and pregnancy: clinical characteristics, management and pregnancy outcome. Pituitary 2022; 25:275-284. [PMID: 34846622 PMCID: PMC8894301 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-021-01196-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the clinical characteristics, management and pregnancy outcome of women with prepregnancy hypopituitarism (HYPO) that received care at our center. METHODS Retrospective study describing 12 pregnancies in women with prepregnancy HYPO (two or more pituitary hormonal deficiencies under replacement treatment) that received care during pregnancy at Hospital Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Clinical characteristics, management and pregnancy outcome were systematically collected. RESULTS Average patients' age was 35 years and HYPO duration at the beginning of pregnancy was 19 years. The most frequent cause of HYPO was surgical treatment of a sellar mass (8 pregnancies). Eight pregnancies were in primigravid women and 10 required assisted reproductive techniques. The hormonal deficits before pregnancy were as follows: GH in 12 women, TSH in 10, gonadotropin in 9, ACTH in 5 and ADH in 2. All deficits were under hormonal substitution except for GH deficit in 4 pregnancies. During pregnancy, 4 new deficits were diagnosed. The dosage of replacement treatment for TSH, ACTH and ADH deficits was increased and GH was stopped. Average gestational age at birth was 40 weeks, gestational weight gain was excessive in 9 women, 8 patients required induction/elective delivery and cesarean section was performed in 6. Average birthweight was 3227 g. No major complications were observed. Five women were breastfeeding at discharge. CONCLUSIONS In this group of women with long-standing HYPO, with careful clinical management (including treatment of new-onset hormonal deficits) pregnancy outcome was satisfactory but with a high rate of excessive gestational weight gain and cesarean section.
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- Anna Aulinas
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER Unidad 747), ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER Unidad 747), ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
- Institut de Recerca, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBERBBN), ISCIII, Madrid, Spain.
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van Zundert SKM, Krol CG, Spaan JJ. Management of panhypopituitarism during pregnancy: A case report. Case Rep Womens Health 2021; 32:e00351. [PMID: 34471611 PMCID: PMC8390687 DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2021.e00351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Clinicians face many challenges regarding conception and pregnancy management for women with panhypopituitarism. Fertility in women with panhypopituitarism is often reduced, and they are at risk of obstetric complications. The authors describe the case of a woman with congenital panhypopituitarism who had a successful pregnancy after ovulation induction and optimization of hormonal replacement therapy. This case report emphasizes the importance of careful adjustment of hormonal replacement therapy in managing pregnant women with panhypopituitarism. Successful pregnancy is possible in women with panhypopituitarism. Women with panhypopituitarism are at risk of obstetric complications. Management of panhypopituitarism during pregnancy requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, the Netherlands
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Perinatal Management and Outcomes of Pregnancy Following Sheehan Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review. MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1097/fm9.0000000000000092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Warda F, Soule E, Gopireddy D, Gandhi GY. Acute Unilateral Nonhemorrhagic Adrenal Infarction in Pregnancy. AACE Clin Case Rep 2021; 7:228-229. [PMID: 34095495 PMCID: PMC8165107 DOI: 10.1016/j.aace.2020.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Firas Warda
- Division of Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida
- Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida
- Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida
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MacKinnon R, Eubanks A, Shay K, Belson B. Diagnosing and managing adrenal crisis in pregnancy: A case report. Case Rep Womens Health 2021; 29:e00278. [PMID: 33376678 PMCID: PMC7758514 DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2020.e00278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in pregnancy is relatively rare. Further, making this diagnosis can be challenging as many of the symptoms overlap with normal symptoms of pregnancy. Given the potential for severe maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, early recognition and prompt comprehensive treatment are critical. CASE A 24-year-old woman, G3 P2002, at 17 + 1 weeks of gestation with unremarkable prenatal course was admitted to hospital for hyperemesis gravidarum in the setting of parainfluenza with a notable blood glucose of 20 mg/dL. On hospital day two, she was transferred to intensive care after developing significant hypotension, hyponatremia, and a new finding of hypothyroidism. During her evaluation in the ICU, she was diagnosed with adrenal crisis and she showed significant improvement with glucocorticoid therapy. CONCLUSIONS There is a paucity of literature regarding diagnosing adrenal insufficiency in pregnancy. Adrenal crisis in pregnancy can present with symptoms similar to severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or hyperemesis gravidarum. Additionally, several critical laboratory tests to support the proper diagnosis require time that acute patients cannot always afford. In this patient's case, the diagnosis was made empirically with improvement after glucocorticoid administration, and was later confirmed by laboratory testing. This case highlights the importance of including adrenal insufficiency in the differential diagnosis of hyperemesis patients in order to quickly manage and treat these often acutely and severely ill patients.
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- Rene MacKinnon
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, United States of America
- Naval Medical Center San Diego, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, United States of America
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, United States of America
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, United States of America
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, United States of America
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Vila G, Fleseriu M. Fertility and Pregnancy in Women With Hypopituitarism: A Systematic Literature Review. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5607346. [PMID: 31652320 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgz112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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CONTEXT Human reproduction is mainly governed from the hypothalamic-adrenal-gonadal (HPG) axis, which controls both ovarian morphology and function. Disturbances in the secretion of other anterior pituitary hormones (and their respective endocrine axes) interfere with HPG activity and have been linked to fertility problems. In normal pregnancy, maintenance of homeostasis is associated with continuous changes in pituitary morphology and function, which need to be considered during hormone replacement in patients with hypopituitarism. DESIGN We conducted a systematic PubMed literature review from 1969 to 2019, with the following keywords: fertility and hypopituitarism, pregnancy and hypopituitarism, and ovulation induction and hypopituitarism. Case reports or single-case series of up to 2 patients/4 pregnancies were excluded. RESULTS Eleven publications described data on fertility (n = 6) and/or pregnancy (n = 7) in women with hypopituitarism. Women with hypopituitarism often need assisted reproductive treatment, with pregnancy rates ranging from 47% to 100%. In patients achieving pregnancy, live birth rate ranged from 61% to 100%. While glucocorticoids, levothyroxine, and desmopressin are safely prescribed during pregnancy, growth hormone treatment regimens vary significantly between countries, and several publications support a positive effect in women seeking fertility. CONCLUSIONS In this first systematic review on fertility, ovulation induction, and pregnancy in patients with hypopituitarism, we show that while literature is scarce, birth rates are high in patients achieving pregnancy. However, prospective studies are needed for evaluating outcomes in relationship to treatment patterns. Replacement therapy in hypopituitarism should always mimic normal physiology, and this becomes challenging with changing demands during pregnancy evolution.
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- Greisa Vila
- Clinical Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239
- Department of Medicine (Endocrinology), Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239
- Northwest Pituitary Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239
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Sbardella E, Minnetti M, Pofi R, Cozzolino A, Greco E, Gianfrilli D, Isidori AM. Late Effects of Parasellar Lesion Treatment: Hypogonadism and Infertility. Neuroendocrinology 2020; 110:868-881. [PMID: 32335548 DOI: 10.1159/000508107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Central hypogonadism, also defined as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, is a recognized complication of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis damage following treatment of sellar and parasellar masses. In addition to radiotherapy and surgery, CTLA4-blocking antibodies and alkylating agents such as temozolomide can also lead to hypogonadism, through different mechanisms. Central hypogonadism in boys and girls may lead to pubertal delay or arrest, impairing full development of the genitalia and secondary sexual characteristics. Alternatively, cranial irradiation or ectopic hormone production may instead cause early puberty, affecting hypothalamic control of the gonadostat. Given the reproductive risks, discussion of fertility preservation options and referral to reproductive specialists before treatment is essential. Steroid hormone replacement can interfere with other replacement therapies and may require specific dose adjustments. Adequate gonadotropin stimulation therapy may enable patients to restore gametogenesis and conceive spontaneously. When assisted reproductive technology is needed, protocols must be tailored to account for possible long-term gonadotropin insufficiency prior to stimulation. The aim of this review was to provide an overview of the risk factors for hypogonadism and infertility in patients treated for parasellar lesions and to give a summary of the current recommendations for management and follow-up of these dysfunctions in such patients. We have also briefly summarized evidence on the physiological role of pituitary hormones during pregnancy, focusing on the management of pituitary deficiencies.
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- Emilia Sbardella
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, European Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy,
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Betterle C, Presotto F, Furmaniak J. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of Addison's disease in adults. J Endocrinol Invest 2019; 42:1407-1433. [PMID: 31321757 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-019-01079-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Addison's disease (AD) is a rare disorder and among adult population in developed countries is most commonly caused by autoimmunity. In contrast, in children genetic causes are responsible for AD in the majority of patients. PURPOSE This review describes epidemiology, pathogenesis, genetics, natural history, clinical manifestations, immunological markers and diagnostic strategies in patients with AD. Standard care treatments including the management of patients during pregnancy and adrenal crises consistent with the recent consensus statement of the European Consortium and the Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline are described. In addition, emerging therapies designed to improve the quality of life and new strategies to modify the natural history of autoimmune AD are discussed. CONCLUSIONS Progress in optimizing replacement therapy for patients with AD has allowed the patients to lead a normal life. However, continuous education of patients and health care professionals of ever-present danger of adrenal crisis is essential to save lives of patients with AD.
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- C Betterle
- Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padova, Via Ospedale Civile 105, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padova, Via Ospedale Civile 105, 35128, Padua, Italy.
- Unit of Internal Medicine, Ospedale dell'Angelo, via Paccagnella 11, 30174, Mestre-Venice, Italy.
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Levin G, Elchalal U, Rottenstreich A. The adrenal cortex: Physiology and diseases in human pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019; 240:139-143. [PMID: 31284087 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Pregnancy is characterized by marked alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and in the function of the adrenal gland. Some of those alterations have clinical characteristics that are similar to those of adrenal gland disorders. While adrenal disorders are rare among pregnant women, they harbor the potential for significant morbidity if they remain unrecognized and untreated. As the majority of patients with adrenal disorders present with clinical features that are typical of normal pregnancy - diagnosis during pregnancy is not uncommonly delayed. A high index of suspicion must be practiced for these disorders as they might carry severe obstetrical negative outcomes. In this review we will survey the normal function of adrenal glands in pregnancy and the role of adrenal hormones in pregnancy. We will outline the adrenal disorders that commonly present during pregnancy and review the literature on treatment modalities.
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- Gabriel Levin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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A successful pregnancy in a patient with secondary hypertension caused by adrenal adenoma: a case report. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019; 19:116. [PMID: 30943935 PMCID: PMC6448298 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2262-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Secondary hypertension is a rare complication in pregnancy that causes poor outcomes, such as preeclampsia, premature delivery, intrauterine growth retardation, stillbirths, spontaneous abortion or intrauterine death. Cushing’s disease caused by an adrenal adenoma is rare during pregnancy and may be overlooked by obstetricians and physicians, but can lead to hypertension, diabetes mellitus and an increased risk of fetal and maternal morbidity. Approximately 200 cases have been reported in the literature. Here, we report the successful management of a pregnant patient with Cushing’s syndrome due to an adrenal adenoma. Case presentation The 35-year-old Chinese female had no individual or family medical history of hypertension, and did not exhibit chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune and common endocrine diseases. Her blood pressure was elevated from the 16th week of gestation and was not controlled by 30 mg nifedipine twice a day. Examination in our department revealed her 24 h urinary free cortisol (24 h UFC) level was 1684.3 μg/24 h (normal range: 20.26–127.55 μg/24 h) and plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone was < 1.00 ng/L in three independent measurements (normal range: 5–78 ng/L). Ultrasonography demonstrated a mass (2.9 cm × 2.8 cm) in the right side of the adrenal gland. Magnetic resonance imaging without contrast showed a 3.2 cm diameter mass in the right-side of the adrenal gland. Other medical tests were normal. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy was performed at the 26th week of gestation by a urological surgeon in the West China Hospital. Histopathology revealed an adrenocortical adenoma. After surgery, the patient accepted glucocorticoid replacement therapy. The remaining trimester continued without complication and her blood pressure was normal at the 32nd week of gestation without antihypertensive therapy. The patient gave birth to a healthy boy at the 40th week of gestation. Conclusions Cushing’s syndrome caused by adrenal adenoma is rare during pregnancy. This unique case suggested that analysis of the UFC level and circadian rhythm of plasma cortisol provides a suitable strategy to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome during pregnancy. Laparoscopic surgical resection in the second trimester provides a reasonable approach to treat pregnant patients exhibiting Cushing’s syndrome caused by an adrenal adenoma.
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Petersenn S, Christ-Crain M, Droste M, Finke R, Flitsch J, Kreitschmann-Andermahr I, Luger A, Schopohl J, Stalla G. Pituitary Disease in Pregnancy: Special Aspects of Diagnosis and Treatment? Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2019; 79:365-374. [PMID: 31000881 PMCID: PMC6461462 DOI: 10.1055/a-0794-7587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disease in pregnancy represents a special clinical challenge. Not least because there is very little data on the treatment of pregnant patients with pituitary disorders. A selective search of the literature was carried out with the aim of compiling evidence about the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disease in pregnancy. The search covered the databases PubMed/MEDLINE including PubMed Central and also used the Livivo (ZB MED) search engine. Recent studies were evaluated for recommendations about the care of pregnant patients with hormone-inactive and hormone-active pituitary adenomas (prolactinoma, acromegaly and Cushing's disease), pituitary insufficiency, pituitary apoplexy and hypophysitis. The most well-established forms of treatment are for prolactinoma, due to the incidence of this disease and its impact on fertility. When pregnancy has been confirmed, prolactinoma treatment with dopamine agonists should be paused. Although microprolactinomas rarely increase significantly in size after the administration of dopamine agonists is discontinued, symptomatic tumor growth of macroprolactinomas can occur. In such cases, treatment with dopamine agonists can be resumed. If the primary tumor is large and the risk that it will continue to grow is high, it may be necessary to continue medical treatment from the start of pregnancy. If one of the partners has a pituitary disorder, it is often still possible for many couples to achieve their wish of having children if they receive medical support to plan and the pregnancy is carefully monitored. Given the complexity of pituitary disease, pregnant patients with pituitary disorders should be cared for and treated by a multidisciplinary team in centers specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disease.
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- Stephan Petersenn
- ENDOC Praxis für Endokrinologie, Andrologie und medikamentöse Tumortherapie, Hamburg, Germany
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- Endokrinologie, Diabetologie & Metabolismus. Universitätsspital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Endokrinologie, Diabetologie, Hormonanalytik. MEDICOVER MVZ, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Praxis an der Kaisereiche (üBAG), Berlin-Friedenau, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Kopf- und Neurozentrum, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin III, Klinische Abteilung für Endokrinologie & Stoffwechsel, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Austria
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany.,Medicover Neuroendokrinologie, München, Germany
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Brue T, Amodru V, Castinetti F. MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Management of Cushing's syndrome during pregnancy: solved and unsolved questions. Eur J Endocrinol 2018. [PMID: 29523633 DOI: 10.1530/eje-17-1058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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With fewer than 200 reported cases, Cushing's syndrome (CS) in pregnancy remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. In normal pregnancies, misleading signs may be observed such as striae or hypokalemia, while plasma cortisol and urinary free cortisol may rise up to 2- to 3-fold. While the dexamethasone suppression test is difficult to use, reference values for salivary cortisol appear valid. Apart from gestational hypertension, differential diagnosis includes pheochromocytoma and primary aldosteronism. The predominant cause is adrenal adenoma (sometimes without decreased ACTH), rather than Cushing's disease. There are considerable imaging pitfalls in Cushing's disease. Aberrant receptors may, in rare cases, lead to increased cortisol production during pregnancy in response to HCG, LHRH, glucagon, vasopressin or after a meal. Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is rare and has poor prognosis. Active CS during pregnancy is associated with a high rate of maternal complications: hypertension or preeclampsia, diabetes, fractures; more rarely, cardiac failure, psychiatric disorders, infection and maternal death. Increased fetal morbidity includes prematurity, intrauterine growth retardation and less prevalently stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, intrauterine death and hypoadrenalism. Therapy is also challenging. Milder cases can be managed conservatively by controlling comorbidities. Pituitary or adrenal surgery should ideally be performed during the second trimester and patients should then be treated for adrenal insufficiency. Experience with anticortisolic drugs is limited. Metyrapone was found to allow control of hypercortisolism, with a risk of worsening hypertension. Cabergoline may be an alternative option. The use of other drugs is not advised because of potential teratogenicity and/or lack of information. Non-hormonal (mechanical) contraception is recommended until sustained biological remission is obtained.
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- Thierry Brue
- Aix-Marseille Université, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), U1251, Marseille Medical Genetics, Marseille, France
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille (AP-HM), Department of Endocrinology, Hôpital de la Conception, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares Hypophysaires HYPO, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), U1251, Marseille Medical Genetics, Marseille, France
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille (AP-HM), Department of Endocrinology, Hôpital de la Conception, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares Hypophysaires HYPO, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), U1251, Marseille Medical Genetics, Marseille, France
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille (AP-HM), Department of Endocrinology, Hôpital de la Conception, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares Hypophysaires HYPO, Marseille, France
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Amrein K, Martucci G, Hahner S. Understanding adrenal crisis. Intensive Care Med 2018; 44:652-655. [PMID: 29075801 PMCID: PMC6006214 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-017-4954-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Karin Amrein
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS-ISMETT, Palermo, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Donatini G, Kraimps JL, Caillard C, Mirallie E, Pierre F, De Calan L, Hamy A, Larin O, Tovkay O, Cherenko S. Pheochromocytoma diagnosed during pregnancy: lessons learned from a series of ten patients. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3890-3900. [PMID: 29488089 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6128-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) in pregnancy is a life-threatening condition. Its management is challenging with regards to the timing and type of surgery. METHODS A retrospective review of the management of ten patients diagnosed with pheochromocytoma during pregnancy was performed. Data were collected on the initial diagnostic workup, symptoms, treatment, and follow-up. RESULTS PHEO was diagnosed in ten patients who were between the 10th and the 29th weeks of pregnancy. Six patients had none to mild symptoms, while four had complications of paroxysmal hypertension. Imaging investigations consisted of MRI, CT scan and ultrasounds. All had urinary metanephrines, measured as part of their workup. Three patients had MEN 2A, one VHL syndrome, one suspected SDH mutation. All patients were treated either with α/β blockers or calcium channel blockers to stabilize their clinical conditions. Seven patients underwent a laparoscopic adrenalectomy before delivery. Three out of these seven patients had a bilateral PHEO and underwent a unilateral adrenalectomy of the larger tumor during pregnancy, followed by a planned cesarean section and a subsequent contralateral adrenalectomy within a few months after delivery. Three patients had emergency surgery for maternal or fetal complications, with C-section followed by concomitant or delayed adrenalectomy. All newborns from the group of planned surgery were healthy, while two out three newborns within the emergency surgery group died shortly after delivery secondary to cardiac and pulmonary complications. CONCLUSIONS PHEO in pregnancy is a rare condition. Maternal and fetal prognosis improved over the last decades, but still lethal consequences may be present if misdiagnosed or mistreated. A thorough multidisciplinary team approach should be tailored on an individual basis to better manage the pathology. Unilateral adrenalectomy in a pregnant patient with bilateral PHEO may be an option to avoid the risk of adrenal insufficiency after bilateral adrenalectomy.
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- G Donatini
- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Poitiers, 2 Rue de la Miletrie, 86021, Poitiers, France.
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Poitiers, 2 Rue de la Miletrie, 86021, Poitiers, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CHU Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery, Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Endocrine Surgery of Public Health Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery, Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Endocrine Surgery of Public Health Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery, Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Endocrine Surgery of Public Health Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
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Anand G, Beuschlein F. MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Fertility, pregnancy and lactation in women with adrenal insufficiency. Eur J Endocrinol 2018; 178:R45-R53. [PMID: 29191934 DOI: 10.1530/eje-17-0975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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With the introduction of hormonal substitution therapy in the 1950s, adrenal insufficiency (AI) has been turned into a manageable disease in pregnant women. In fact, in the light of glucocorticoid replacement therapy and improved obstetric care, it is realistic to expect good maternal and fetal outcomes in patients with AI. However, there are still a number of challenges such as establishing the diagnosis of AI in pregnant women and optimizing the treatment of AI and related comorbidities prior to as well as during pregnancy. Clinical and biochemical diagnoses of a new-onset AI may be challenging because of overlapping symptoms of normal pregnancy as well as pregnancy-induced changes in cortisol values. Physiological changes occurring during pregnancy should be taken into account while adjusting the substitution therapy. The high proportion of reported adrenal crisis in pregnant women with AI highlights persistent problems in this particular clinical situation. Due to the rarity of the disease, there is no prospective data-guiding management of pregnancy in patients with known AI. The aim of this review is to summarize the maternal and fetal outcomes based on recently published case reports in patients with AI and to suggest a practical approach to diagnose and manage AI in pregnancy.
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- Gurpreet Anand
- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Diabetologie und Klinische Ernährung, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Diabetologie und Klinische Ernährung, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, Munich, Germany
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