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A 7-year-old boy underwent neurosurgery for craniopharyngioma following which pituitary functions were lost. Which of the following hormone should be replaced first?

A
Hydrocortisone
B
Thyroxine
C
Growth hormone
D
Prolactin
High-Yield Explanation
a. Hydrocortisone(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2714-2723, Ghai 8/e p 526-527)Hydrocortisone should be supplemented first if all pituitary function is lost.

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