RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Presumed Infundibuloneurohypophysitis: Unusual Presentation in a Postpartum Patient
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 357
OP 359
VO 26
IS 2
A1 Harish K. Panicker
A1 Natasa Janicic
A1 Dan Nguyen
A1 Joseph Verbalis
YR 2005
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/26/2/357.abstract
AB Summary: We describe a case of presumed postpartum infundibuloneurohypophysitis, which is a rare inflammatory process involving the pituitary stalk and posterior pituitary. Only one case has been previously reported in a postpartum woman. Serial MR images obtained in our patient revealed spontaneous regression of inflammation. The critical position of the inflammation leads to hormonal deficiencies, mostly involving the posterior pituitary. Treatment options include hormone replacement; the role of pharmacological steroids is controversial.