垂体炎,通常伴有垂体功能障碍,根据原因分为几个亚型,组织学,和炎症在脑垂体的位置。明确的诊断需要垂体活检,这是侵入性的,并且该过程仅限于专门的临床环境。在这份意见文件中,我们回顾了与垂体炎相关的文献,并提供日本内分泌学会诊断和治疗自身免疫性和IgG4相关垂体炎的指南。
Hypophysitis, which is often accompanied by pituitary dysfunction, is classified into several subtypes based on the cause, histology, and the location of inflammation in the pituitary gland. A definitive diagnosis requires pituitary biopsy, which is invasive, and the process is limited to specialized clinical settings. In this opinion paper, we review the literature associated with hypophysitis, and provide the
guidelines of the Japan Endocrine Society for the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and IgG4-related hypophysitis.