Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)–induced isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency (IAD) can occur independently or in combination with other endocrinopathies such as hypothyroidism and type 1 ...

In adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)-deficient patients receiving glucocorticoid replacement therapy, it is important to closely follow the diurnal changes of cortisol levels and adjust the replacement dose ...

Children with growth hormone deficiency may also have deficiencies of other pituitary hormones. The pituitary reserve of corticotropin (ACTH) may be evaluated in the metyrapone test. The purpose of ...

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone that the pituitary gland produces. Its main function is to stimulate the adrenal glands to produce and secrete another hormone called cortisol. Some ...

Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2008;4(12):683-694. Pituitary tumor apoplexy often occurs in patients with untreated pituitary adenomas or after stimulation tests with hypothalamic hormones (such as ...