ACTH‐secreting pituitary microadenomas are associated with a higher prevalence of central hypothyroidism compared to other microadenoma types
Mathioudakis N, Thapa S, Wand G, Salvatori R. ACTH‐secreting pituitary microadenomas are associated with a higher prevalence of central hypothyroidism compared to other microadenoma types. Clinical Endocrinology 2012, 77: 871-876. PMID: 22587880, PMCID: PMC6031125, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04442.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsACTH-Secreting Pituitary AdenomaFemaleHumansHydrocortisoneHypothyroidismMalePituitary Gland, AnteriorPituitary NeoplasmsRetrospective StudiesSalivaThyrotropinThyroxineConceptsUrinary free cortisolDegree of hypercortisolismCentral hypothyroidismFree T4Salivary cortisolFree cortisolMean urinary free cortisolGlucocorticoid-induced suppressionUrine free cortisolThyroid hormone replacementPituitary microTranssphenoidal adenomectomyHormone replacementACTH adenomasTSH levelsRetrospective studyPituitary macroadenomaPituitary microadenomaPituitary surgeryThyroid functionHigh prevalenceACTH-secretingHypothyroidismThyroid axisClinical practice