Table 2 In vivo response to hormonal stimuli in patients with AIMAH
Stimulus | n tested | Partial response (25-50%) n (%) | Full response ≥50%) n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
ACTH1-24 | 29 | - | 28 (97%) |
Posture | 26 | 4 (15%) | 13 (50%) |
Salt loading | 6 | 1 (17%) | 1 (17%) |
AVP | 21 | 6 (29%) | 12 (52%) |
Metoclopramide | 29 | 3 (10%) | 7 (24%) |
LHRH | 30 | 5 (17%) | 5 (17%) |
TRH | 29 | 2 (7 %) | 3 (10%) |
Glucagon | 26 | 4 (15%) | 4 (15%) |
Mixed meal | 32 | 2 (6%) | 6 (18%) |
Number of aberrant responses | n | n | |
0 | 20 | 8 | |
1 | 8 | 10 | |
2 | 4 | 11 | |
3 | 3 | 5 | |
4 | 0 | 1 | |