Hypothalamic-Pituitary Sarcoidosis - Clinical and Aviation-Medical Decision Making Aspects
Journal Title: The Polish Journal of Aviation Medicine, Bioengineering and Psychology - Year 2013, Vol 19, Issue 4
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the presence of noncaseating granulomas in the affected organs. Central nervous system involvement is observed in approximately 5% of patients. Granulomatous infiltration has a special predilection for the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and, less commonly, pituitary stalk. Clinical symptoms include abnormal secretion of hormones of the anterior and posterior pituitary, including complete hypopituitarism. Neurosarcoidosis can mimic other, more common lesions. The mainstay of treatment is the use of steroids and supplements of the missing hormones. Despite the fact that hypothalamic-pituitary sarcoidosis is relatively rare, it should be taken into account in differential diagnosis during medical procedures in pilots and other aviation personnel. The variety of clinical symptoms that may occur in the course of neurosarcoidosis may lead to incorrect clinical diagnoses as well as significantly contribute to the reduction of flight safety.
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Łukasz Olendrzyński, Katarzyna Piątek
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- EP ID EP266799
- DOI 10.13174/pjamp.19.04.2013.4
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