Table 2:
Hormone abnormalities
| Laboratory Reference Range | Pituitary Hormone Abnormalities (%) | Last Follow-Up, Hormone Abnormalities (%) | Hormonal Recovery (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corticotropin deficiency | ACTH, 5–63.3 pg/mL | 12/17 (70.6) | 10/12 (83.3) | 2/12 (16.7) |
| Thyrotropin deficiency | TSH, 0.30–5.50 µIU/mL | 19/20 (95.0) | 12/19 (63.2) | 7/19 (36.8) |
| Gonadotropin deficiency | FSH, 1.5–10.0 mIU/mL (male); 2.0–131 mIU/mL (female)a | 9/16 (56.3) | 1/5 (20.0) | – |
| Diabetes insipidus | Based on symptom | 0/20 (0) | – | – |
Note:—ACTH indicates adrenocorticotropic hormone; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; FSH, follicle stimulating hormone; mIU, milli-international units.
a
Depending on age.