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Doctors, do you think i can die from a hypothalamus/pituitary malfunction?

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Yes: A pituitary adenoma can kill you through mass effect, pituitary apoplexy, or suppression of thyroid and adrenal cortical function. It's not pleasant. If you have any concerns here, please get with a competent physician.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/27/2018

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