Lymphocytic hypophysitis
Lymphocytic hypophysitis
Definition
An autoimmune condition affecting the pituitary gland, characterized by lymphocytic infiltration, commonly presenting with pituitary hormone deficiencies.
Also known as autoimmune hypophysitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD9 253.8 per MONDO
- ICD9 279.49 per MONDO
- MESH D000069281 per MONDO
- NCIT C132055 per MONDO
- SCTID 237706000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0342410 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pituitary gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pituitary gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |