Vol. 36 (2) 2015 Neuro endocrinology letters

Rapid conversion of autoimmune hypophysitis to an empty sella with immediate lowering of the serum IgG4 level. Case Report.

: An 87-year-old man was admitted with fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, urinary incontinence, and a depressive state. His consciousness was evaluated as a 13 on the Glasgow Coma Scale (E4V3M6), and he had a body temperature of 36.4°C, a blood pressure of 91/60 mmHg, and a heart rate of 88 beats/min. General laboratory data were unremarkabl.....