The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Hypophysitis

The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Hypophysitis

Hypophysitis is a rare condition which involves the acute or chronic inflammation of the pituitary gland or pituitary stalk.   The most common form is lymphocytic hypophysitis which is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. Originally thought to mostly affect...
What is a thyroid storm?

What is a thyroid storm?

Also known as a thyroid or thyrotoxic crisis, a thyroid storm is a rare but life threatening condition which is associated with hyperthyroidism that is left untreated or undertreated.   Typically there’s an exaggeration of the body’s usual response seen in...