A partial hypopituitarism case that resolved following bariatric surgery

Abstract

BackgroundThe use of opioids in non-cancer patients has increased dramatically over the past few years. The most common endocrine dysfunction with opioid use is hypogonadism, but it has been reported in a small number of cases that adrenal insufficiency and adult growth hormone deficiency can also occur. Clinical CaseConclusions: This is one of very few cases demonstrating the effect of opioids on GH levels, other than causing hypogonadism. More research is needed to determine which opioids are more likely to cause endocrine dysfunction and which patients need to be screened and treated.