Pituitary dysfunction associated with tuberculous meningitis

Authors

  • Matheus Costa Freitas Instituto de Infectologia Emilio Ribas, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Josias Oliveira Aragão Instituto de Infectologia Emilio Ribas, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Amanda de Oliveira Rasseli Instituto de Infectologia Emilio Ribas, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Felipe Meirelles Doria Instituto de Infectologia Emilio Ribas, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Bernardo Vicari do Valle Instituto de Infectologia Emilio Ribas, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Isabela Della Torre Oliveira Instituto de Infectologia Emilio Ribas, São Paulo, SP, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2764-734X.e20250462

Keywords:

Tuberculosis, Endocrine, Tuberculosis,, Central Nervous System, Hypophysitis, Case report

Abstract

Tuberculosis can lead to endocrine/metabolic changes in different glands, with varying clinical presentations and forms, while the incidence of pituitary involvement is unknown. We present the case of a patient with a recent diagnosis of AIDS who, upon presenting with tuberculous meningitis, developed diabetes insipidus, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and hyperprolactinemia. The diagnosis of hypophysitis was established, but there was no full recovery of hormonal function even after specific treatment.

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2025-05-30

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Freitas, M. C., Aragão, J. O., Rasseli, A. de O., Doria, F. M., Valle, B. V. do, & Oliveira, I. D. T. (2025). Pituitary dysfunction associated with tuberculous meningitis. Infections in Evidence, 4, e20250462. https://doi.org/10.5935/2764-734X.e20250462

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