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Published in: Endocrine 3/2015

01-12-2015 | Review

Lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis: a clinical overview

Authors: Philip C. Johnston, Luen S. Chew, Amir H. Hamrahian, Laurence Kennedy

Published in: Endocrine | Issue 3/2015

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Abstract

Lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis is an uncommon inflammatory disorder postulated to be autoimmune in origin. Because of the location of inflammation, it selectively affects the posterior lobe of the pituitary (neurohypophysis) and pituitary stalk (infundibulum). The most common presentation is central diabetes insipidus. Although the definitive diagnosis is established histologically by a pituitary biopsy, radiological imaging can be valuable in diagnosing this condition. In this paper, we provide an overview of the pathophysiology, investigations, management, and outcomes of lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis.
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Metadata
Title
Lymphocytic infundibulo-neurohypophysitis: a clinical overview
Authors
Philip C. Johnston
Luen S. Chew
Amir H. Hamrahian
Laurence Kennedy
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Endocrine / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1355-008X
Electronic ISSN: 1559-0100
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-015-0707-6

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