Extractions: Recent studies have shown that pituitary tumors are not rare and occur in nearly 20% of adults, worldwide. Although clinically significant, many of these tumors go undiagnosed for years. The abnormal hormone production caused by these tumors has severe and debilitating effects on growth, reproductive and sexual function, and neuroimmune function. The purpose of this symposium is to increase awareness and scientific understanding of the all-encompassing nature of pituitary disorders in order to increase earlier diagnosis, disseminate knowledge of state of the art treatments, and pique interest in novel scientific study of the pathophysiology of these disorders and their many ramifications. Structured as a one-day, interactive meeting, the symposium will be co-chaired by Dr. Ian McCutcheon, M.D., Profesor of Neursurgery, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Edward Oldfield, M.D., Chief, Surgical Neurology Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. www.orwhsymposium.com
Extractions: Front Page Previous Story Next Story Early Diagnosis of Pituitary Tumors Urged at Symposium By Abhijit Ghosh Growing up, Robert Knutzen had such large hands that his mother would try to hide them under the blanket for fear her first born would be stigmatized. At the recent "Family Hormonal Health Symposium on Pituitary Disorders" sponsored by the Office of Research on Women's Health, Knutzen shared his personal insight on living with acromegaly. A host of fellow patients and scientists showcased the difficulties of living with the disorder and called for earlier diagnosis of pituitary tumors. "It is while the patient has every normal outward appearance that he or she needs to be diagnosed and have treatment started," declared Knutzen, co-founder and CEO of the Pituitary Tumor Network Association. Speakers presented a broad review of the pituitary gland and the latest research. The pituitary is located on the surface of the brain. It plays an essential role in growth and receives input from the brain and the rest of the body. The gland then integrates information and responds by producing hormones to regulate other glands and bodily functions. Robert Knutzen, co-founder and CEO of the Pituitary Tumor Network Association, shared his personal insight on living with acromegaly.
Georgetown University - Division Of Endocrinology And Metabolism pituitary disorders General Endocrinology Women s Health Menopause Meet Our Physicians pituitary disorders. Information coming soon! http://www.georgetown.edu/departments/medicine/endocrinology/cs_pituitary.htm
Pituitary Disorders @ Www.ezboard.com UCLA NEUROSURGERY pituitary disorders DiseasesPITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERS Nelson s Syndrome. PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX http://pub150.ezboard.com/bpituitarydisorders
Extractions: You can use this space for a personal message about Community Chest. Just go to the My Community tab in your Control Center, click the Manage Community Chest button, and you will see the message space at the bottom of the page (in the Optional Custom Message box). Enter your text, click Apply Display Options, and you are done.
Extractions: About Parents Professionals Library ... Research Select Another Subject Adolescent Medicine Arthritis Burns Cardiovascular Disorders Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Eye Care Growth and Development High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Neurological Disorders Normal Newborn Oncology Orthopaedics Respiratory Disorders Surgery Terminally Ill, Care of Transplantation Urology About Pittsburgh Directions and Parking Departments and Services Find a Doctor ... Diabetes and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Online Resources The pituitary gland is sometimes called the master gland of the endocrine system, because it controls the functions of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, located at the base of the brain. The gland is attached to the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) by nerve fibers. The pituitary gland itself consists of three sections, which each produce certain hormones: anterior (front) lobe produces growth hormone, prolactin (to stimulate milk production after giving birth), ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), and LH (luteinizing hormone).
Pituitary Disorders - Patient UK pituitary disorders. Related pages in Patient UK. Patient Support. Pituitary Foundation. Other Useful resources. Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/940/
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ICD-9-CM International Coding Standard 253 Disorders of the pituitary gland its hypothalamic control 253.3 Pituitary dwarfism 253.4 Other anterior pituitary disorders http://www.cs.umu.se/~medinfo/ICD9/icd9cm_group3.html
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Case Studies In Endocrine Disorders Covers evaluation of pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and reproductive endocrinology topics. Aimed at physicians. http://www.mcl.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/endocrine_cases/
Extractions: PATIENT SERVICES DIAGNOSES SURGERY FACULTY ... REFERRAL INFORMATION UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program The UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with pituitary tumors, skull base tumors and related disorders. Our specialists in Endocrinology, Neurosurgery, Radiosurgery and Neuro-Ophthalmology offer a multidisciplinary approach to these often complex and debilitating disorders. . Disorders we treat: Meningiomas - tuberculum sellae, planum sphenoidale, olfactory groove Craniopharyngiomas Rathkes cleft cysts Chordomas Epidermoid tumors (a.k.a. epidermoid cysts) Hypophysitis (a.k.a. lymphocytic hypophysitis Pituitary failure (hypopituitarism) Services we provide: Outpatient evaluations in a joint Endocrine and Neurosurgery Pituitary Clinic Hormonal evaluations and hormone replacement therapy Endonasal and endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery including extended approaches for suprasellar and clival tumors (e.g. meningiomas, craniopharyngiomas
Extractions: Pituitary tumors are best treated when they are found and diagnosed early. Treatments for pituitary tumors include surgical removal of the tumor; radiation therapy, using high-doses of x-rays to kill tumor cells; and/or drug therapy, using certain medications to block the pituitary gland from producing too many hormones. The most common treatment is surgery. What is the prognosis?
Neurosurgery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Neurosurgery site including information on cerebral aneurysms, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, head injury, spinal disorders, epilepsy surgery and peripheral nerve surgery. http://www.neurological-surgery.org
Extractions: Web site maintained by: webmaster@neurological-surgery.org This web site provides general information on the following neurosurgical topics. Click on corresponding buttons to view web pages: Contacts: Neurosurgeons: Mr. Christopher Thien MB,BS. (Hons.) FRACS Mr.Tiew Han MB,BS. FRACS Personal Assistant: Anne King Philomena Han Secretary: Judy Mills Main Rooms: The Epworth Centre St. Vincents Private Consulting Suites Suite 8.2 32 Erin Street, Suite 7, Level 3 55 Victoria Pde, Richmond, VIC 3121, Australia. Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia. Tel: +61 3 9421 0355 Tel: +61 3 9417 3138 Fax: +61 3 9421 3794 Fax: +61 3 9417 3139 Pager: 03 9389 3670 or 03 9387 1000 Pager: 03 9387 1000 Email: C.Thien@neurological-surgery.org
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Offering treatment for hormonal and metabolic disorders such as type I and II diabetes, gestational diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, pituitary/adrenal gland problems, menstrual disorders and hirsutism. http://www.dgdclinic.com/
Extractions: DGD continues to be a leader in progressive use of the most current, state-of-the-art technologies and cutting-edge treatments. Because of this, the clinic has become internationally renowned for its care of patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as other endocrine disorders, and has remained one of the largest endocrinology clinics in South Texas. Clinical Practice Diabetes Education Clinical Research Physician Profiles ... What's New? Questions / problems with this site? E-mail webmaster@dgdclinic.com
For Good Hormone Health-endocrinology,adrenal, Thyroid, Pituitary, Fatigue Dr. Friedman is a boardcertified endocrinologist specializing in challenging patients with thyroid, pituitary, adrenal and fatigue disorders. Includes symptoms and diagnosis, Dr. Freidman, patient statements, clinical trials and news, health links, and contact information. http://goodhormonehealth.com/
Extractions: S o many of us believe that fatigue, weight gain, loss of libido and other problems are just symptoms we must learn to live with. What if these symptoms are not the result of stress, diet, or aging, but are actually caused by a hormonal disorder? Symptoms of hormone deficiency or excess may be subtle and difficult to diagnose. Many hormonal problems are misdiagnosed as depression, especially in women.
Connecticut Children's Medical Center - Endocrinology Offers care for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes, hypoglycemia, hyperlipidemia, growth disorders, precocious and delayed puberty, pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid abnormalities, ambiguous genitalia, disorders of calcium and bone metabolism, menstrual irregularities, and hirsutism. http://www.ccmckids.org/services/endocrinology.asp
Extractions: The division offers care for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes, hypoglycemia, hyperlipidemia, growth disorders, precocious and delayed puberty, pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid abnormalities, ambiguous genitalia, disorders of calcium and bone metabolism, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Pituitary Network Association - Disorders - Disorders pituitary tumors and the many associated problems and hormonal disorders We are here to inform and alert you about pituitary and Hormonal disorders. http://www.pituitary.com/disorders/
Extractions: Our thanks to Dr. Daniel Kelly (Associate Professor of Neurosurgery - UCLA) and Dr. Pejman Cohan (Assistant Clinical Professor of Endocrinology - UCLA) for providing the following disorder information. Greetings, If you are just learning about pituitary tumors and the many associated problems and hormonal disorders let us start with a frank discussion of where you are: Pituitary Tumors, though described insome textbooks as "benign" can be very aggressive and can do irreparable harm. Some can even be lethal IF NOT PROPERLY TREATED! Do not allow your physicans, or yourself or family to treat these tumors lightly or in a start and stop fashion. Get highly qualified professional help. As with cancer or heart disease, you need expert help, only. The last sixty years have been remarkable in pituitary endocrinology. In the 1930's for instance, Cushings Disease was a death sentence; patients lived an average of 4.7 years after presentation of illness. In the 1950's, the five year survival rate was 50%. The cure rate for microadenomas today is approximately 90% and improving. Experts in Neurosurgery and Pituitary Endocrinology have so improved the cure rate in a mere 60 plus years that the general medical community, and certainly insurance companies and others, tend to think of Pituitary Disease the way they think of Polio. The threat is over and the scourge has left us. Sadly, with Pituitary Tumors this is not the case. Each and every patient has to be evaluated and "fought for" or the battle may be lost.
Pituitary Network Association Nonprofit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, and health care providers who treat them. http://www.pituitary.com/
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