[The role of neuroendocrine factors in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders in chronic tonsillitis].

The leading pathogenetic factor in tonsillogenic cardiovascular disorders are changes on the hypothalamo-pituitary level consisting of a decrease of the blood serum corticotropin level, the prolactin values remaining within normal limits as confirmed by EEG data. Changes of cortisol, testosterone and thyroid hormones are related to pituitary alterations and to metabolic and immunological findings in this disease.