• All types of pituitary adenomas can be associated with apoplexy, particularly larger tumors (macroadenomas). (uclahealth.org)
  • Pituitary adenomas are almost always benign with no malignant potential. (medscape.com)
  • Functioning pituitary adenomas can be clinically classified by means of the hormone they elaborate. (medscape.com)
  • Pituitary adenomas typically appear during early adulthood, and no sex predilection is known. (medscape.com)
  • Secretory pituitary adenomas are usually small and generally do not cause neurologic symptoms or hypopituitarism, although they can. (medscape.com)
  • The incidence of pituitary apoplexy ranges from 1 to 20% in surgically verified pituitary adenomas, with a slight male predominance. (symptoma.com)
  • Most pituitary tumors are adenomas. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Most tumors of the pituitary and suprasellar region are pituitary adenomas. (merckmanuals.com)
  • This is despite the high prevalence of occult pituitary adenomas in the general population, the widespread use of high definition imaging techniques, and the broad range of intra- and perisellar lesions that can mimic pituitary adenomas. (bmj.com)
  • Inappropriate pituitary hormone secretion and visual field deficits are the most characteristic presenting features of pituitary adenomas. (bmj.com)
  • Pituitary adenomas are classified by size and hormone secretory subtype. (bmj.com)
  • Linkage to aryl hydrocarbon-interacting protein gene (AIP) mutation has been identified in some families with prolactinoma and in childhood-onset pituitary adenomas. (medscape.com)
  • This may be caused by inflammatory reactions, ischemia, surgical removal, radiation or non-secretory pituitary adenomas. (healthhype.com)
  • Not only is Barrow a place to receive the most advanced treatment and care for your pituitary tumor or disorder, we are also a place where you can help contribute to the scientific understanding and therapeutic research surrounding acromegaly, adenomas, gigantism, and other disorders that implicate the pituitary gland. (barrowneuro.org)
  • There are various kinds of pituitary tumors: adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, and Rathke's cleft cysts. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Closely related to pituitary adenomas are craniopharyngiomas and Rathke's cleft cysts. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Craniopharyngiomas typically grow from the pituitary stalk upward into the third ventricle and cause symptoms similar to pituitary adenomas. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Whereas pituitary apoplexy (see Plate 1-18) is an example of a sudden onset presentation dominated by abrupt loss of corticotropin (adrenocorticotropic hormone [ACTH]) secretion, the impact of slow-growing nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas or radiation therapy on pituitary function develops over years. (pediagenosis.com)
  • Mutation analysis of inhibitory guanine nucleotide binding protein alpha (GNAI) loci in young and familial pituitary adenomas. (cdc.gov)
  • Headache is very common in pituitary disease and is reported to be present in more than a third of all patients with pituitary adenomas. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Headaches are frequently linked to pituitary disease, and it is generally accepted that headache is a common presenting feature of pituitary adenomas and other sellar pathologies. (medscape.com)
  • When apoplexy occurs in functioning adenomas, it may cause spontaneous remission. (nel.edu)
  • Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) are benign pituitary tumors that are typically associated with no clinical or biochemical signs of hormone excess (1,2,3). (researchsquare.com)
  • To connect with an expert in the pituitary tumor program, call 310-825-5111 . (uclahealth.org)
  • Pituitary apoplexy is a condition in which the pituitary tumor spontaneously hemorrhages (bleeds). (uclahealth.org)
  • The term "pituitary apoplexy" can also describe a less common condition when a pituitary tumor outgrows its blood supply (a stroke). (uclahealth.org)
  • The UCLA Pituitary Tumor Program offers comprehensive management of pituitary apoplexy. (uclahealth.org)
  • Doctors may suspect pituitary apoplexy because there is a sudden increase in the size of the tumor. (uclahealth.org)
  • The compression may also lead to a loss of blood supply (pituitary infarct), which can cause tumor cell death, bleeding and sudden tumor swelling. (uclahealth.org)
  • In many cases, doctors see small hemorrhages into a pituitary tumor on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, which were not associated with an "apoplectic" event. (uclahealth.org)
  • At the UCLA Pituitary Tumor Program, we use a special MRI pituitary protocol in order to best visualize the tumor. (uclahealth.org)
  • This usually occurs in the presence of a tumor of the pituitary, although in 80% of cases this has not been diagnosed previously. (wikipedia.org)
  • Almost all cases of pituitary apoplexy arise from a pituitary adenoma, a benign tumor of the pituitary gland. (wikipedia.org)
  • The clinical features of pituitary adenoma vary depending on the location and size of the tumor and its secretory capability. (medscape.com)
  • Patients found with pituitary incidentalomas can be susceptible to several types of adverse outcomes: hormonal hypersecretion, hypopituitarism, neurologic morbidity due to tumor size, and malignancy in rare cases. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • It can be caused by a number of factors, including certain inflammatory disorders, a pituitary tumor, or an insufficient blood supply to the pituitary gland. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Pituitary apoplexy occurs when a pituitary adenoma either spontaneously hemorrhages or grows in such a way as to compress and cut off its own blood supply, resulting in tumor cell death, bleeding, and acute swelling . (symptoma.com)
  • The level of a pituitary hormone may be high in the bloodstream if you have a pituitary tumor that is producing too much of that hormone. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If hypopituitarism is caused by a tumor, you may need surgery to remove the tumor. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Any tumor that grows out of the pituitary can compress optic nerve tracts, including the chiasm. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Additional complications include cranial nerve palsies, hydrocephalus, and apoplexy (from hemorrhage/infarction into the tumor). (medscape.com)
  • Treatment is indicated if mass effects from the pituitary tumor and/or significant effects from hyperprolactinemia are present. (medscape.com)
  • Tumor formation is due to neoplastic transformation of anterior pituitary lactotrophs, resulting in excess synthesis and secretion of prolactin (PRL). (medscape.com)
  • Being diagnosed with a pituitary tumor or pituitary disorder probably set many questions racing through your mind. (barrowneuro.org)
  • This experience means that our doctors and nurses have seen nearly every kind of pituitary tumor and disorder imaginable. (barrowneuro.org)
  • What is a pituitary tumor? (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • A tumor that grows from the pituitary gland is called an adenoma. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The most common pituitary tumor, a prolactinoma, causes an overproduction of the hormone that helps control sexual function. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • We report the initial presentation, subsequent course and outcome of an acromegalic patient who developed spontaneous remission following pituitary apoplexy with pathologic findings of tumor infarction. (nel.edu)
  • However pituitary apoplexy due to tumor infarction is very rare. (nel.edu)
  • DEX as an anesthetic adjuvant improved hemodynamic stability and decreased anesthetic requirements in patients undergoing Transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumor. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Additionally, up to 41% of patients with macroadenomas were found to have varying degrees of hypopituitarism due to compression of the hypothalamus, the hypothalamic-pituitary stalk, or the pituitary itself. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that lies just above the pituitary gland and controls pituitary function. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal axis: Glucocorticoid secretion is regulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion from the pituitary gland, which is stimulated by corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) secretion from the hypothalamus. (capsulehealth.one)
  • Glucocorticoids have negative-feedback effects on the upper centres of the brain, the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. (capsulehealth.one)
  • The hypothalamus is the area of the brain that controls the pituitary gland's function. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a glycoprotein gonadotropin secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) released by the hypothalamus. (medscape.com)
  • The gland is connected to the hypothalamus in the brain by the pituitary stalk. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The hypothalamus then regulates pituitary hormone levels, depending on the needs of the body. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The infundibulum pierces the diaphragma sellae in order to connect the pituitary to the hypothalamus. (medscape.com)
  • Etiologies include ADH-producing neoplasms, injuries or diseases involving the HYPOTHALAMUS, the PITUITARY GLAND, and the LUNG. (uams.edu)
  • NCI Thesaurus A rare, potentially life-threatening disorder caused by acute ischemic infarction or hemorrhage in the pituitary gland. (symptoma.com)
  • Pituitary infarction (apoplexy). (brainkart.com)
  • We report an unusual case of pituitary apoplexy associated with a cerebral infarction secondary to internal carotid artery compression. (eurospe.org)
  • Generalized Hypopituitarism Generalized hypopituitarism refers to endocrine deficiency syndromes due to partial or complete loss of anterior lobe pituitary function. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Less specific symptoms such as headache, and subtle signs of pituitary hormone deficiency with peripheral endocrine organ hypofunction characterised by amenorrhoea, loss of libido, and lethargy, are also common. (bmj.com)
  • Symptoms and signs of pituitary hormone deficiency are more subtle than those seen in primary end organ failure (table 1). (bmj.com)
  • If you take glucocorticoid medicines for pituitary ACTH deficiency, be sure you know when to take a stress dose of your medicine. (limamemorial.org)
  • Hypopituitarism refers to either partial or complete deficiency of the an-terior and/or posterior pituitary function. (brainkart.com)
  • Just as with hyperpituitarism, a hypothalamic dysfunction has to also be considered as a possible cause of pituitary hormone deficiency. (healthhype.com)
  • Functional characterization of a heterozygous GLI2 missense mutation in patients with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency. (cdc.gov)
  • Genetic analyses of bone morphogenetic protein 2, 4 and 7 in congenital combined pituitary hormone deficiency. (cdc.gov)
  • The present review attempts to systematically review the literature for any combination of headache and pituitary or hormone overproduction or deficiency. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of partial and complete hypopituitarism varies widely among studies, ranging from 37-85% and 6-29% of patients, respectively (7,8,9,10,11) and depending on patient selection criteria and criteria used for definition of pituitary deficiency. (researchsquare.com)
  • Large pituitary tumors can slightly elevate blood prolactin levels. (uclahealth.org)
  • This increase is caused principally by hyperplasia of prolactin-producing cells (lactotrophs) and hyperplasia of other cells in the anterior pituitary gland. (tomwademd.net)
  • Prolactinomas, benign lesions that produce the hormone prolactin, are the most common hormone-secreting pituitary tumors. (medscape.com)
  • The pituitary gland is the master gland of the body because it controls most of the body's endocrine functions by means of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (see the images below). (medscape.com)
  • Pituitary Lesions Patients with hypothalamic-pituitary lesions generally present with some combination of Symptoms and signs of a mass lesion: headaches, altered appetite, thirst, visual field defects-particularly. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Sheehan syndrome refers to hypopituitarism caused by postpartum pituitary necrosis, usually following severe postpartum hemorrhage. (tomwademd.net)
  • Consequently, the cells of the anterior pituitary are more prone to necrosis in pregnancies complicated by significant postpartum hemorrhage. (tomwademd.net)
  • Pituitary apoplexy describes a condition in which the pituitary gland is subject to necrotic changes that may or may not be due to hemorrhage . (symptoma.com)
  • This is generally the result of sudden hemorrhage and necrosis in the lateral pituitary fossa, leading to the displacement of the oculomotor nerves. (symptoma.com)
  • A pituitary abscess may be seen with infectious causes and hemorrhage (bleeding) can cause a rapidly enlarging mass that can lead to a life-threatening condition known as apoplexy. (healthhype.com)
  • METHODS: A retrospective analysis was made of patients with pituitary apoplexy who underwent surgery or conservative management at our center between January 2007 and June 2017. (bvsalud.org)
  • This supports the option of early surgery in NFPMA patients with pituitary deficits independent of the presence of visual disturbances. (researchsquare.com)
  • Recently, the Endocrine Society released consensus recommendations to guide the evaluation and treatment of pituitary incidentalomas, which are included in the approach outlined below. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: Pituitary apoplexy is associated with visual, cranial nerve, and endocrine dysfunction. (bvsalud.org)
  • As the "master gland", most of the effects of the pituitary gland is on the other endocrine glands of the body. (healthhype.com)
  • Known as the master gland, the pituitary controls the other endocrine glands in the body. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The pituitary gland is a pea-sized endocrine gland that sits at the base of the brain. (medscape.com)
  • Postoperative improvement of pituitary endocrine function was considered if at least one hormonal deficit had recovered and a lower total number of deficits was observed one year after surgery. (researchsquare.com)
  • People with this condition can develop tumours in various endocrine glands including non-functioning tumours of the pituitary gland. (yourhormones.info)
  • Lymphocytic hypophysitis, pituitary apoplexy, and evidence of more extensive disease such as cranial nerve palsies, temporal lobe epilepsy, hydrocephalus, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea are fortunately rarer. (bmj.com)
  • Finally, we screened for published case reports on pituitary adenoma, pituitary apoplexy, Rathke's cleft cyst, craniopharyngioma and hypophysitis. (medscape.com)
  • Sanmillan et al retrospectively analyzed 294 surgically treated pituitary adenoma (148 by microsurgical transsphenoidal approach and 146 by endoscopic endonasal approach). (medscape.com)
  • In this article, the results of surgical and conservative management of pituitary apoplexy in a single center are evaluated and a review of the literature is presented. (bvsalud.org)
  • In general, pituitary lesions can be subdivided into nonsecretory and secretory tumors of the pituitary gland, other intrasellar tumors, and parasellar tumors. (medscape.com)
  • 1 Three commonly discovered lesions by hospitalists are pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal incidentalomas. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • Broad categories of etiologies should be considered: pituitary adenoma, nonpituitary tumors, vascular lesions, infiltrative disorders, and others (see Table 2). (the-hospitalist.org)
  • In this brief overview, the presentation, classification, and general investigation of pituitary lesions is followed by a discussion of the diagnosis and management of specific secretory subtypes. (bmj.com)
  • As pituitary tumors grow, destruction of normal pituitary tissue results in various hormonal deficiencies. (medscape.com)
  • This is also commonly associated with pituitary hypopituitarism that requires hormonal replacement for correction. (iasp-pain.org)
  • We aimed to determine the outcome of pituitary hormone deficits after surgical treatment of NFPMA and to identify factors predicting hormonal recovery. (researchsquare.com)
  • The aims of the present study were: (i) to assess the prevalence of pituitary hormone deficits at diagnosis in a large series of patients undergoing surgery for a NFPMA, (ii) to evaluate post-operative evolution of pituitary functions, and (iii) to identify factors predicting hormonal recovery after primary surgical treatment. (researchsquare.com)
  • This study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical recovery of 45 patients diagnosed with symptomatic pituitary apoplexy who underwent early (within 72 h of symptom onset) endoscopic transsphenoidal surgical resection with an emphasis on visual, ocular craniopathy, and endocrinological outcome. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Sheehan syndrome is the clinical manifestation of anterior pituitary cell necrosis and may present as pan-hypopituitarism or as selective loss of pituitary function. (tomwademd.net)
  • Medicine Central , im.unboundmedicine.com/medicine/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/816293/all/Hypopituitarism. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Pituitary apoplexy is a rare clinical syndrome associated with rapid enlargement of a pituitary mass. (nel.edu)
  • Background: Pituitary apoplexy is a clinical syndrome caused by haemorrhage of the pituitary gland, typically characterised by acute confusion, headache, vomiting and visual disturbance. (eurospe.org)
  • Pituitary apoplexy is rarely life threatening, if you receive prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment. (uclahealth.org)
  • Fatigue Seizures Pituitary Apoplexy: Diagnosis Your doctor will conduct a thorough physical exam and ask you about your symptoms and medical history. (symptoma.com)
  • The diagnosis of pituitary disease is generally uncomplicated. (bmj.com)
  • Doctors think this occurs because of compression of the pituitary stalk, the connection between the brain and pituitary gland. (uclahealth.org)
  • Pituitary stalk dysgenesis-induced hypopituitarism in adult patients: prevalence, evolution of hormone dysfunction and genetic analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • It was previously thought that particular types of pituitary tumors were more prone to apoplexy than others, but this has not been confirmed. (wikipedia.org)
  • The optic chiasm is directly above the pituitary gland, and upward growth of pituitary tumors frequently causes progressive visual loss. (medscape.com)
  • The optic chiasma (where the optic nerves cross) is located on top of the superior part of the pituitary gland. (capsulehealth.one)
  • Humphrey computerised visual fields are useful even if there appears to be no contact between the optic pathways and pituitary mass. (bmj.com)
  • Directly above the pituitary gland is the optic chiasm, which is responsible for vision. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • A cross-section of the pituitary gland (green) shows its relationship to the optic chiasm, the sphenoid sinus, and the cavernous sinuses on each side. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The pituitary gland is related to the optic chiasm above and the sphenoid sinus below. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Variations in PROKR2, but not PROK2, are associated with hypopituitarism and septo-optic dysplasia. (cdc.gov)
  • We presented a case with a 54 × 40 × 40 mm pituitary adenoma and optic chiasmatic compression with left sphenoid sinus invasion. (nel.edu)
  • When these tumours grow large, they commonly cause headaches as well as more specific symptoms related to pressure on nearby critical brain structures or the optic nerves (It is important to note here that while headaches are one of the most common symptoms of a non-functioning pituitary tumour, the vice versa is not true. (yourhormones.info)
  • Neoplastic pituitary masses can also cause compression of the OPTIC CHIASM and other adjacent structures. (uchicago.edu)
  • Background: Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a rare condition diagnosed in children with two or more of the following: hypopituitarism, midline brain abnormalities, and optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH). (eurospe.org)
  • 70% of people with pituitary apoplexy experience double vision due to compression of one of the nerves. (wikipedia.org)
  • And, because our doctors and nurses treat more people with pituitary disorders than any other team in the Southwest, you can rest assured that you will be in experienced hands once you decide on a course of treatment. (barrowneuro.org)
  • Pan-hypopituitarism is a result when many cells of the pituitary are affected, as opposed to only a few cells. (tomwademd.net)
  • After performing biochemical testing, order a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pituitary hypothalamic area (with gadolinium enhancement) or a computed tomography (CT) scan of the region (with contrast) to determine if a mass lesion is present. (medscape.com)
  • The presentation of the pituitary gland problem will depend on the area that is affected, specific cells that are compromised and nature of the causative lesion. (healthhype.com)
  • Histology of the pituitary lesion showed a typical eosinophilic adenoma which only secreted GH when tested with specific immunostain. (nel.edu)
  • Internal carotid artery injury is a potentially lethal complication in transsphenoidal approach for pituitary lesion s. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • You may also undergo a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the pituitary gland, which will also show if there is an abnormality. (uclahealth.org)
  • Surgically, transsphenoidal pituitary adenomectomy is the preferred treatment in patients with microprolactinomas and in most patients with macroprolactinomas. (medscape.com)
  • The Truven MarketScan database 2010 to 2014 was queried and Current Procedural Terminology codes identified patients that underwent microscopic and/or endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Transnasal transsphenoidal (TNTS) resection of pituitary tumors involves wide fluctuation in hemodynamic parameter and causes hypertension and tachycardia due to intense noxious stimuli during various stages of surgery. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • in acute Sheehan syndrome, MRI shows an enlarged pituitary with only a thin rim of enhancement with gadolinium. (tomwademd.net)
  • Sheehan syndrome which is also called post-partum pituitary necrosis refers to the necrosis of cells of the anterior pituitary gland following significant post-partum bleeding, hypovolemia, and shock. (tomwademd.net)
  • Sheehan syndrome occurs when the anterior pituitary gland is damaged due to significant blood loss. (tomwademd.net)
  • In his research, Dr Sheehan reviewed (through autopsy) the effects of pituitary necrosis on 12 cases of patient's that experienced postpartum necrosis. (capsulehealth.one)
  • Simmonds' Disease due to Post-partum Necrosis of the Anterior Pituitary ", Dr Sheehan displays post-partum necrosis as a cause of Simmonds' disease, thus establishing the relationship between the two conditions. (capsulehealth.one)
  • According to Sheehan in 1939 approximately 41% of survivors of severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and/or hypovolemic shock experienced severe or partial hypopituitarism. (capsulehealth.one)
  • Based on size, pituitary tumors may be classified as microadenomas (less than 10mm) or macroadenomas (larger than 10mm). (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Non-functionning pituitary macroadenomas (NFPMA) are benin tumors that cause symptoms of mass effects including hypopituitarism. (researchsquare.com)
  • Thus, most of them are diagnosed as macroadenomas (NFPMAs) when patients present symptoms of mass effects such as visual field defects, chronic headache and/or hypopituitarism (4). (researchsquare.com)
  • Surgical resection can also reverse hypopituitarism and improvement of pituitary function has been reported in 16-48% of patients with macroadenomas (16,17). (researchsquare.com)
  • Non-functioning pituitary tumours are the most frequent pituitary tumours measuring over 1cm in size (called macroadenomas). (yourhormones.info)
  • Symptoms of hypopituitarism depend on what hormone is deficient and may include short height, infertility, intolerance to cold, fatigue, and an inability to produce breast milk. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The posterior pituitary function is usually not affected, as stated above. (tomwademd.net)
  • Pituitary apoplexy has a variable presentation , although it most commonly presents with headaches , visual changes , changes in consciousness and ophthalmoplegia . (symptoma.com)
  • In addition to headaches, pituitary apoplexy can also present with confusion , vomiting , nausea and visual changes. (symptoma.com)
  • Pituitary tumors are suspected in patients with unexplained headaches, characteristic visual abnormalities, or endocrinopathies. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Follow up and optimisation of pituitary hormone replacement is also relatively straightforward, but management of visual impairment, reduced fertility, coarsened facial features, arthritis, obesity, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnoea is often much more troublesome. (bmj.com)
  • Whereas in pituitary apoplexy a mechanical component explains the almost universal association of the condition with headaches, this correlation is less clear in other forms of pituitary disease and a positive impact of surgery on headaches is not guaranteed. (medscape.com)
  • Headaches has several causes and a non-functioning pituitary tumour as the cause for headaches are rare). (yourhormones.info)
  • At the Pituitary Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, our specialists believe that patient education and involvement form a vital foundation for the successful treatment of pituitary tumors and disorders. (barrowneuro.org)
  • 2) secondary empty sella is associated with the removal or treatment of PITUITARY NEOPLASMS. (sdsu.edu)
  • In some cases, the pituitary gland's production of a single hormone decreases. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Adjacent to the pituitary lies a part of the skull base known as the cavernous sinus. (wikipedia.org)
  • They found that pituitary adenoma volume and cavernous sinus invasion (graded with the Knosp scale), when used in combination, could predict the complexity of the surgery and the difficulty of achieving gross total resection. (medscape.com)
  • These may grow slowly, destroying normal pituitary function (hypopituitarism), or they may compress nearby structures and cause neurologic problems. (medscape.com)
  • When pituitary tumors grow they can compress the above-mentioned structures and cause symptoms. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The pituitary gland is entirely ectodermal in origin but is composed of 2 functionally distinct structures that differ in embryologic development and anatomy: the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) and the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary). (medscape.com)
  • Many people who have had a pituitary apoplexy develop pituitary hormone deficiencies and require long-term hormone supplementation. (wikipedia.org)
  • HESX-1 , PIT-1 , LHX-4 ) can result in isolated or multiple anterior pituitary hormone deficiencies. (brainkart.com)
  • Spontaneous remission of acromegaly after infarctive apoplexy with a possible relation to MRI and diabetes mellitus. (nel.edu)
  • Cinar N, Metin Y, Dagdelen S, Ziyal M, Soylemezoglu F, Erbas T. Spontaneous remission of acromegaly after infarctive apoplexy with a possible relation to MRI and diabetes mellitus. (nel.edu)
  • Undoubtedly Goliath's great size was due to ** **acromegaly ** **secondary to a pituitary macroadenoma. (serdarbalci.com)
  • Serum testosterone as an index of gonadotrophin secretion in acromegaly and pituitary disease. (uchicago.edu)
  • It is difficult to predict who will develop pituitary apoplexy, although it has been associated with a wide range of disorders and treatment side effects. (uclahealth.org)
  • Disorders of the pituitary gland is often only detected by the signs and symptoms of various diseases attributed to these other glands. (healthhype.com)
  • Many pituitary disorders can cause problems in your body far beyond the pituitary gland. (barrowneuro.org)
  • In the following systematic review, we address the literature on headache and pituitary disorders with regard to prevalence, aetiology, pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment. (medscape.com)