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Monday, August 6, 2012
Diagnosis: Pituitary stalk interruption (PSIS) syndrome
I have an absent pituitary stalk which means that I am dependent on cortisone acetate, thyroxine and estalis hormone replacement patch to supplement what my body doesn't produce.
I was doing a google image search for 'absent pituitary stalk' and found a blog which profiles neuroradiology on the net with a patient with
Diagnosis: Pituitary stalk interruption (PSIS) syndrome
"Clinically, presentation will depend on the extent of the hormonal deficiencies. Neonatal patients usually present with hypoglycemic seizure. Pediatric patients with isolated growth hormone deficiency present with variable delay in growth, while those with greater degree of hypoplasia of the pituitary stalk and anterior pituitary gland present with symptoms associated with panhypopituitarism early in life.
Clinical suspicion of this syndrome is based on laboratory tests of low GH level, cortisol level, abnormal GH stimulation test, low FSH, LH, TSH and free T4. There is a high incidence of microphallus and cryptoorchidism in PSIS patients, which can be explained by the low levels of gonadotropins. "
http://neuroradiologyonthenet.blogspot.com.au/2009/12/pituitary-stalk-interruption-syndrome.html?m=1
I was doing a google image search for 'absent pituitary stalk' and found a blog which profiles neuroradiology on the net with a patient with
Diagnosis: Pituitary stalk interruption (PSIS) syndrome
"Clinically, presentation will depend on the extent of the hormonal deficiencies. Neonatal patients usually present with hypoglycemic seizure. Pediatric patients with isolated growth hormone deficiency present with variable delay in growth, while those with greater degree of hypoplasia of the pituitary stalk and anterior pituitary gland present with symptoms associated with panhypopituitarism early in life.
Clinical suspicion of this syndrome is based on laboratory tests of low GH level, cortisol level, abnormal GH stimulation test, low FSH, LH, TSH and free T4. There is a high incidence of microphallus and cryptoorchidism in PSIS patients, which can be explained by the low levels of gonadotropins. "
http://neuroradiologyonthenet.blogspot.com.au/2009/12/pituitary-stalk-interruption-syndrome.html?m=1
Sunday, June 12, 2011
MRI scans and Results - May 2011
In 1983 I was diagnosed with panhypopituitarism with a multiple malfunction of the pituitary system.
In 1992 I was sent for an Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan of my brain. I travelled up to Sydney with my Mother with great fear and anxiety that the cause of my panhypopituitarism was due to a brain tumour.
In April 2011 my inability to cope with my moodswings, fibromyalgia, depression meant that I had admitted myself for professional care at Mirrabook, Shellharbour Hospital Mental Health Services. I needed to re-establish a balance of chemicals in the brain and develop the ability to reset my system. It is like shutting down a computer that is sluggish and not working properly.
My brain functions, Obsessive Complulsive Disorder, addiction to researching meant that my brain just couldn't cope when my insomnia caused a manic phase. I was put on Zyprexa for depression and Lamatrogine for mood swings - medications that help me to moderate my moodswings and reduce my Asperger meltdowns. I was sent for an MRI scan of my brain whilst a patient.
You can view the images in the Flickr slideshow. All images are available for distribution under a Creative Commons License.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2349/5764424387_062618d551_b_d.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25056484@N00/5763542074
In 1992 I was sent for an Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan of my brain. I travelled up to Sydney with my Mother with great fear and anxiety that the cause of my panhypopituitarism was due to a brain tumour.
In April 2011 my inability to cope with my moodswings, fibromyalgia, depression meant that I had admitted myself for professional care at Mirrabook, Shellharbour Hospital Mental Health Services. I needed to re-establish a balance of chemicals in the brain and develop the ability to reset my system. It is like shutting down a computer that is sluggish and not working properly.
My brain functions, Obsessive Complulsive Disorder, addiction to researching meant that my brain just couldn't cope when my insomnia caused a manic phase. I was put on Zyprexa for depression and Lamatrogine for mood swings - medications that help me to moderate my moodswings and reduce my Asperger meltdowns. I was sent for an MRI scan of my brain whilst a patient.
You can view the images in the Flickr slideshow. All images are available for distribution under a Creative Commons License.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2349/5764424387_062618d551_b_d.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25056484@N00/5763542074
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