central hypothyroidism


central hypothyroidism

Endocrinology Hypothyroidism caused by pituitary or hypothalamic disease in the guise of tumors or vascular defects

central hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism due to inadequate secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) by the pituitary or of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) by the hypothalamus or by a malfunction in blood flow between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.See also: hypothyroidism