THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 269, Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders hypopituitarism in children is usually due to a pituitary tumor (most commonly a Although of small stature, a child with hypopituitarism retains normal http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section19/chapter269/269d.jsp
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Hypopituitarism However, patients with hypopituitarism rarely suffer ADH deficiency, unless the hypopituitarism is the result of hypothalamus disease. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hypopituitarism.jsp
The Pituitary Foundation | Disorders | Hypopituitarism The pituitary gland produces a number of hormones or chemicals which are released into the blood to control other glands in the body. http://www.pituitary.org.uk/disorders/hypopit.htm
Extractions: About The Pituitary Foundation The pituitary gland produces a number of hormones or chemicals which are released into the blood to control other glands in the body. If the pituitary is not producing one or more of these hormones, or not producing enough, then this condition is known as hypopituitarism. The term Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency (MPHD) is sometimes used to describe the condition when the pituitary is not producing two or more of these hormones. If all the hormones produced by the pituitary are affected this condition is known as panhypopituitarism. Hypopituitarism is most often caused by a benign (i.e. not cancerous) tumour of the pituitary gland, or of the brain in the region of the hypothalamus. Pituitary underactivity may be caused by the direct pressure of the tumour mass on the normal pituitary or by the effects of surgery or radiotherapy used to treat the tumour. Less frequently, hypopituitarism can be caused by infections (such as meningitus) in or around the brain or by severe blood loss, by head injury, or by various rare diseases such as sarcoidosis (an illness which resembles tuberculosis).
Extractions: Fact Sheet Hormone deficiency caused by the inadequate secretion of one or more of the hormones normally secreted by the pituitary, is known as hypopituitarism. It may be caused by compression of the normal tissue by a developing tumour, surgery, or radiotherapy. If hypopituitarism is caused by tumour compression, function may be partially or fully recovered after surgery or medical therapy to reduce the size of the tumour. Surgically-induced hypopituitarism may occur in some cases, particularly if the tumour is large, but this can be transitory and some or all of the function may recover. Hypopituitarism may also develop after several years of treatment of a pituitary tumour by radiotherapy. Symptoms of Hormone Deficiency Symptoms Deficient Hormone Growth retardation in children, excessive tiredness, muscle weakness
Hypopituitarism hypopituitarism is a disorder in which your pituitary gland fails to produce one hypopituitarism is a rare disorder. Treatment involves taking hormone http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00479.html
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Extractions: Hypopituitarism is loss of function in an endocrine gland due to failure of the pituitary gland to secrete hormones which stimulate that gland's function. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. Patients diagnosed with hypopituitarism may be deficient in one single hormone, several hormones, or have complete pituitary failure. Description The pituitary is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, and surrounded by bone. The hypothalamus, another endocrine organ in the brain, controls the function of the pituitary gland by providing "hormonal orders." In turn, the pituitary gland regulates the many hormones that control various functions and organs within the body. The posterior pituitary acts as a sort of storage area for the hypothalamus and passes on hormones that control function of the muscles and kidneys. The anterior pituitary produces its own hormones which help to regulate several endocrine functions. In hypopituitarism, something interferes with the production and release of these hormones, thus affecting the function of the target gland. Commonly affected hormones may include:
The Pituitary Society - Information For The Public indirect irradiation given to other head and neck tumors can also cause hypopituitarism. Finally, trauma to the pituitary can cause hypopituitarism; http://pituitarysociety.med.nyu.edu/molitch.htm
Extractions: THIS INFORMATION WAS DEVELOPED BY MARK E. MOLITCH, M.D. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR A FULL AND FRANK CONSULTATION WITH QUALIFIED MEDICAL PERSONNEL, WHICH IS THE PRIMARY MEANS FOR A PATIENT TO OBTAIN CARE AND TREATMENT. THE INFORMATION WAS BELIEVED TO BE CURRENT ON MAY 1, 2001, AND WITH THE LAPSE OF TIME, CERTAIN OF THIS MATERIAL WILL BE OUTDATED. Northwestern University Medical School Pituitary Hormones and Their Regulation Hypopituitarism refers to the condition in which one or more of the 6 pituitary hormones are deficient. Growth hormone GH , also known as somatotropin) is the hormone primarily responsible for growth in children but it may also play a role in adults in regulating fat and muscle tone. Prolactin PRL ) is the hormone primarily responsible for breast milk production after delivery in women; its roles outside of this function in women and in men are unknown. Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH ) is that hormone necessary to stimulate the adrenal gland to produce its hormones, cortisol and adrenal androgens, especially in times of stress.
Hypopituitarism Detailed information on hypopituitarism, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_endocrin/hypopit.cfm
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Extractions: Feedback About statistics: This page presents a variety of statistics about Hypopituitarism. The term 'prevalence' of Hypopituitarism usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Hypopituitarism at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Hypopituitarism refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Hypopituitarism diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics Society statistics for Hypopituitarism Hospitalization statistics for Hypopituitarism: The following are statistics from various sources about hospitalizations and Hypopituitarism: 0.016% (2,061) of hospital consultant episodes were for hypofunction and other disorders of pituitary gland in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Extractions: Description Inadequate function of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, which produces hormones such as corticotrophin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone , and luteinising hormone and growth hormone (see here for more detail on these hormones), is termed hypopituitarism . This generally results in a partial or complete loss of functioning of that lobe. Hypopituitarism can be primary (directly affecting the pituitary gland) or secondary (affecting the hypothalamus). The causes of hypopituitarism vary, depending on whether it is primary or secondary. Symptoms and Signs The resulting symptoms of hypopituitarism depend on which hormones are no longer being produced by the gland. Because the pituitary gland affects the other endocrine organs, effects of hypopituitarism may be gradual or sudden and dramatic. See this table for the symptoms commonly associated with insufficient production of specific pituitary hormones.
Hypopituitarism REFERENCES; Sheehan H, Summers VK The syndrome of hypopituitarism. QJ Med 1949;42319; Vance M hypopituitarism. N Eng J Med 1994;3301651 http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0465.html
AllRefer Health - Hypopituitarism (Pituitary Insufficiency) hypopituitarism (Pituitary Insufficiency) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, http://health.allrefer.com/health/hypopituitarism-info.html
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Extractions: AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Alternate Names : Pituitary Insufficiency Diagnosis of hypopituitarism must confirm decreased hormone levels due to an abnormality of the pituitary gland and rule out disease of the target organ. cranial CT scan , revealing a tumor or abnormal mass in the pituitary gland cranial MRI , revealing a tumor or abnormal mass in the pituitary or hypothalamus serum luteinizing hormone (LH), decreased or normal serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), decreased or normal
The Methodist Hospital - Data Not Available hypopituitarism Definition and Much More From Answers.comhy·po·pi·tu·i·ta·rism ( hi popi-tu i-t?-riz ?m, -tyu - ) n. Deficient or diminished production of pituitary hormones. http://methodisthealth.com/endocrin/hypopit.htm
