Radiation-Induced Hypopituitarism: Diagnosis and Hormone Therapy
1. Introduction Radiation-induced hypopituitarism is a complex, chronic endocrine disorder characterized by the progressive failure of the pituitary gland to secrete vital hormones following exposure to therapeutic cranial ionizing radiation. Radiation therapy is a cornerstone treatment for various central nervous system malignancies, including primary brain tumors, nasopharyngeal carcinomas, and certain leukemias. While highly effective at … Read more