Treatment of Hypophysitis in Proven Growth Hormone Deficiency

Hypophysitis can result in pituitary hormone deficiencies, including clinically confirmed growth hormone deficiency. This scenario calls for a targeted management approach that addresses the hormonal deficit directly.

Clinical Scenario

This protocol applies to patients with hypophysitis who have proven growth hormone deficiency — a pituitary hormone deficit that warrants active replacement consideration as part of their overall care.

Treatment Approach

Management in this setting involves growth hormone replacement therapy, with the approach tailored according to the patient's age.

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References

DOI: 10.1016/j.beem.2019.101371

GH replacement could be considered in patients with proven GH deficiency, with a starting dose of 0.2–0.4 mg/day in patients <60 years of age and 0.1–0.2 mg/day in patients >60 years of age.

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