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Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD)
AGHD is characterized by diminished growth hormone (GH) secretion by the pituitary gland. This can be have many causes, including the presence of a pituitary tumor, other growths/disorders in the pituitary or hypothalamic area, history of surgery or radiation therapy to the pituitary area or base of skull, or head trauma. In these situations, reduced GH secretion in children leads to short stature. In adults, the clinical syndrome includes:
- Altered body composition (increased fat mass, decreased lean body mass)
- Decreased muscle strength
- Altered lipid profile
- Decreased bone mineral density
- Diminished quality of life, characterized by low energy level, increased emotional lability and irritability, and increased social isolation
- Enhanced cardiovascular risk
- In children: short stature
GH appears to be one of the first hormones to be lost in patients with pituitary tumors and nearly all patients with two or more other pituitary deficiencies also lack GH.
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Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
Growth hormone is a necessity for normal brain function. A deficiency is a result from pituitary tumors and is called adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD).
Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
AGHD