Table 1 Histologic subtypes of hypophysitis and patient characteristics
| Gender predominance | Association with pregnancy | Mean age of presentation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymphocytic | Female, ~3:1 | Yes | 4th decade |
| Granulomatous | Female, ~3:1 | No | 5th decade |
| Xanthomatous | Female, ~3:1 | No | 4th decade |
| Plasmacytic (IgG4-related) | Male, ~2:1 | No | 7th decade |