21. The Contact A Family Directory - PITUITARY DISORDERS printer friendly, pituitary disorders, pituitary disorders fall intothe category of endocrine disease. The pituitary gland is situated http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/p25.html

printer friendly PITUITARY DISORDERS home more about us in your area conditions information ... how you can help search this site Diagnostic laboratory tests are available through a GP or an Endocrinologist. The type of test performed is usually indicated by the presenting signs and symptoms. Radiological imaging (MRI and CT scans) is also commonly used to detect the presence of pituitary adenomas. Although more than 40,000 people in the UK are thought to suffer from pituitary disorders, many of the illnesses are little known outside specialist clinics. Inheritance patterns Pituitary Disorders can affect any age group and with the exception of certain familial syndromes, are not generally thought to be hereditary in origin. Pre-natal diagnosis none Medical Text written June 1999 by Dr J Webster, Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK. Further Online Resources Medical texts in The Contact a Family Directory are designed to give a short, clear description of specific conditions and rare disorders. More extensive information on this condition can be found on a range of reliable, validated web sites and links to them are included in the

22. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases PITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERS Diagnoses Index. PITUITARYTUMOR PROGRAM PATIENT SERVICES. PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX. FACULTY. RESEARCH. http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_Intro.h

Diagnoses Index PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PATIENT SERVICES PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX FACULTY RESEARCH LINKS REFERRAL INFORMATION ... Transsphenoidal Surgery Please read the

23. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases PITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERS Craniopharyngiomas. http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_15.html

Craniopharyngiomas PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX (Left) MRI of patient with cystic Craniopharyngioma. Rathke's cleft cyst Symptoms They symptoms produced by a craniopharyngioma vary depending upon the tumor's location. If it compresses the pituitary stalk or involves the area of the pituitary gland itself, the tumor can cause partial or complete pituitary hormone deficiency. This frequently results in one or more of the following: growth failure, delayed puberty, loss of normal menstrual function or sexual desire, increased sensitivity to cold, fatigue, constipation, dry skin, nausea, low blood pressure, and depression. Pituitary stalk compression can also cause diabetes insipidus and may increase prolactin levels causing a milky discharge from the breast (galactohhrea). If the craniopharyngioma involves the optic tracts, chiasm, or nerves, then visual disturbances can result. Involvement of the hypothalamus, an area at the base of the brain, may result in obesity, increased drowsiness, temperature regulation abnormalities, and diabetes insipidus (DI). Other common symptoms include personality changes, headache, confusion, and vomiting. Diagnosis The best means of visualizing a craniopharyngioma is with an MRI or a CT scan of the pituitary region performed without and with contrast.

24. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases UCLA Neurosurgery http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_8.html

PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX Cushing's syndrome is a debilitating endocrinopathy characterized by excessive cortisol levels in the blood which may be produced from tumors of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands (located above the kidneys) or from tumors or cancer arising elsewhere in the body (ectopic ACTH producing tumors). Cushing's disease refers specifically to excessive ACTH secretion by a pituitary adenoma. The cause of Cushing's Syndrome is a pituitary adenoma in over 70% of adults and in approximately 60-70% of children and adolescents. Most pituitary ACTH-secreting adenomas are small in size (microadenomas). Overall, Cushing's Disease is relatively rare, affecting 10 to 15 of every million people each year, and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50 years. Women account for over 70% of cases. Symptoms and signs of Cushing's syndrome and disease may include: Change in body habitus: weight gain in face (moon face), above the collar bone (supraclavicular) and on back of neck (buffalo hump) Skin changes with easy bruising, purplish stretch marks (stria) and red cheeks (plethora)

25. Pituitary Disorders Disorders of the Pituitary Gland. There are many disorders of the pituitary glandthat require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. http://www.mcghealthcare.org/endocrinology/pithub/pithub.htm

MCG Health System Phone Numbers: (706) 721-CARE 1-800-736-CARE Request an Appointment Online Endocrinology Disorders of the Pituitary Gland There are many disorders of the pituitary gland that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the Endocrinology Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic. Acromegaly Diabetes Insipidus Hypopituitarism Tumors ... MCG Diabetes Center Last Updated: September 04, 2002 For technical comments or questions regarding this web site, please contact the webmaster We regret that we can't answer medical questions via e-mail. Please call (706) 721-CARE (2273) or consult your physician for answers to your individual health questions. MCG Health System Legal Notice

26. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases UCLAs Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program page provides information regarding the clinic itself Category Health Conditions and Diseases Pituitary......PITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERS Diagnoses Index. PITUITARYTUMOR PROGRAM PATIENT SERVICES. PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX. SURGERY. FACULTY. http://www.pituitary.ucla.edu/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_Intro.html

Diagnoses Index PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PATIENT SERVICES PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX SURGERY FACULTY RESEARCH SUPPORT GROUP ... Lymphocytic hypophysitis UCLA ENDOCRINOLOGY Harbor-UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Center Please read the

27. Overview Of Endocrine System Disorders And Pituitary Disorders Tests Overview of Endocrine System Disorders and pituitary disorders Tests. 1/24/00. Overviewof Endocrine System Disorders and pituitary disorders Tests. http://www.som.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/New_for_99/endoc

Overview of Endocrine System Disorders and Pituitary Disorders Tests Click here to start Table of Contents Overview of Endocrine System Disorders and Pituitary Disorders Tests Endocrine System and Hormones Endocrine System and Hormones (cont.) PPT Slide ... Craniopharyngioma Author: Pathology Dept. Email: ross.klingsberg@tulane.edu Download presentation source

28. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases Prolactinoma information site from UCLA Neurosurgery http://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_10.html

Prolactinomas (Prolactin secreting pituitary adenoma) PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX These adenomas secrete excessive amounts of prolactin and are the most common type of pituitary tumor seen clinically. They exist "silently" in up to 5-10% of the adult population. Prolactinomas generally have very different presentations in women and in men. In women, relatively small elevations in prolactin cause irregular menstrual periods or complete loss of menses (amenorrhea) and may cause milky discharge from the breasts (galactorrhea). In addition, women may have a reduction in their sex drive. The normal prolactin level is <20 ng/ml. In most women the tumors are detected when they are small (microadenomas) and the prolactin level is only moderately elevated (30 300 ng/ml). In contrast, in men prolactinomas are usually not detected until they are large (macroadenomas), most have prolactin levels over 500 ng/ml. Most men diagnosed with a prolactinoma have some degree of pituitary failure ( hypopituitarism, especially hypogonadism), visual loss (from compression of the optic nerves or optic chiasm) and/or headache. A minority patients with large tumors may have acute hemorrhage into the tumor

29. Overview Of Endocrine System Disorders And Pituitary Disorders Tests Overview of Endocrine System Disorders and PituitaryDisorders Tests. Sanda Clejan, Ph.D. http://www.som.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/New_for_99/endoc

Overview of Endocrine System Disorders and Pituitary Disorders Tests Sanda Clejan, Ph.D. Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version

30. Study Posting (908) -- Trial #18630, Pituitary Disorders, Las Vegas, NV CenterWatch Clinical Research Trial Posting for Are you or a loved one interestedin participating in a clinical trial for pituitary disorders? http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/stu18630.html

Trial Information Summary: Are you or a loved one interested in participating in a clinical trial for Pituitary Disorders? Protocare Trials Las Vegas Center for Clinical Research (LVCCR) is on the forefront of discovering and developing new therapies in Pituitary Disorders. You may qualify for a current or upcoming clinical trial. If you live in Las Vegas, NV or the surrounding area, please fill out the form below or contact us in order to be considered. If you do not live in the Las Vegas, NV area, visit us at our website to find a location nearest you, and to learn more about Protocare Trials, including other disease areas we study. **If responding by email, in the message area, please indicate the preferred method to contact you. Contact: Protocare Trials Las Vegas Center for Clinical Research (LVCCR) 6039 Eldora Avenue, #H Las Vegas, NV 89146 Telephone: 702-257-2600 Email: volunteerlasvegas@protocare.com Profile Page: Protocare Trials Las Vegas Center for Clinical Research (LVCCR), Las Vegas, NV Provided by MapQuest If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.

31. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases PITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERS Pituitary Adenomas. http://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_6.html

Pituitary Adenomas PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX These neoplasms account for approximately 15% of primary brain tumors and are the third or fourth most frequently encountered intracranial tumor after gliomas, meningiomas and schwannomas. From autopsy studies and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of normal individuals, it is known that 10-20% of the general population harbors a pituitary adenoma. Most of these tumors appear to remain small and do not cause the patient significant harm or symptoms. However some progress to cause major hormonal and neurological problems. Adenomas that are less than 1 cm in diameter are called microadenomas; those that are over 1 cm in size are called macroadenomas. The best way to determine if an adenoma is present in the pituitary gland is to perform an MRI of the pituitary without and with gadolinium (a contrast agent). Although an MRI is preferable, most pituitary macroadenomas and some microadenomas can be seen on a CT scan of the pituitary. (Above) Microadenoma (Above) MRI of Macroadenoma The great majority of pituitary adenomas are benign (not malignant) and are relatively slow growing. Most pituitary adenomas arise de novo and are not genetically inherited. Cases of familial pituitary tumors or inherited tendencies to develop pituitary adenomas are rare. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) type I accounts for less than 5% of cases of pituitary adenomas. This autosomal dominant condition is characterized by simultaneous tumors of the pituitary, pancreas and parathyroid glands. Pituitary adenomas develop in 25% of patients with MEN I.

32. Pituitary Disorders:Health Topics:UI Health Care 19992003, University of Iowa. pituitary disorders. Blood and urine tests as wellas X-ray, CT scan, or MRI may be used for detecting pituitary disorders. http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/hormonaldisorders/horm4705.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Hormonal Disorders Department of Internal Medicine General Endocrinology Services - UI Health Care's digital library Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Pituitary Disorders The pituitary gland has been called the body’s "master" gland. It manages long-term growth, day-to-day functions, and reproductive processes. The gland produces eight hormones. It hangs from the base of the brain. When the gland does not work right, it may produce either too much or too little of one or more of the hormones. This causes changes elsewhere in the body. Disorders of the pituitary gland result from: CONGENITAL AND GENETIC PROBLEMS: These usually affect the supply of the hormones. For example, a low supply of growth hormone slows the growth of a child. Dwarfism or other problems can result. INJURY: A head injury may stop the gland from working. IMPAIRED BLOOD SUPPLY: When the blood supply is cut off by a growing tumor or aneurysm, the gland may not be able to function. RADIATION: Decreased hormone production from the pituitary gland may result from radiation therapy used to treat a tumor.

33. Drexel University College Of Medicine Faculty Group Practice: TopDocsOnline.com- Treatments for pituitary disorders Treatments for pituitary disorders.Snoring. Snoring is a very common problem in the general population. http://www.topdocsonline.com/practices/PracticeInfo.asp?ID=358&PracID=37

34. Drexel University College Of Medicine Faculty Group Practice: TopDocsOnline.com- Disorders of the pituitary disorders of the pituitary. Snoring. Snoringis a very common problem in the general population. While http://www.topdocsonline.com/practices/PracticeInfo.asp?ID=357&PracID=37

35. The Health Library — Endocrine System Hypoglycemia Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Pancreatic Disorders ParathyroidDisorders Parathyroid Surgery pituitary disorders Pituitary Surgery http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/internet/bodysystems/endocrine3.html

Diseases and Disorders Use these links to jump directly to your topic of interest: Adrenal Disorders Adrenal Surgery Diabetes Endocrine System Anatomy ... Thyroid Surgery Endocrine System: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Pituitary Disorders General Information Pituitary Disorders:MEDLINEplus The Pituitary Gland:University of Maryland Medicine Introduction (to Pituitary Disorders):Pituitary Network Association Overview of Pituitary Function:UCLA Neurosurgery ... Pituitary Tumors in Children:NICHD Acromegaly Acromegaly: NIDDK Acromegaly:UCLA Neurosurgery Acromegaly:UpDoDate Patient Resource Center Acromegaly (Professional Publications):UpToDate Patient Resource Center Diabetes Insipidus Diabetes Insipidus:NIDDK All Forms of DI:Diabetes Insipidus Foundation Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI):NDI Foundation Nephrogenic Diabetes Survival Kit (for young adults):Adult Metabolic Transition Project ... Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus:GeneReviews, University of Washington Empty Sella Syndrome Empty Sella Syndrome:University of Maryland Medicine Growth Hormone Deficiency Growth Hormone Information:The Endocrine Society Growth Hormone Deficiency:Human Growth Foundation Growth Hormone Deficiency (Children):MAGIC Foundation Dental Problems Associated with GHD:MAGIC Foundaion ... PROP1 - Related Combined Pituitary Hormone Deficiency:GeneReviews, University of Washington

36. Treatments Of Skull Base Brain And Pituitary Disorders surgical treatment of skull base disorders brain tumors, pituitary tumors, congenitalcraniofacial deformities, microvascular nerve compression, trigeminal http://www.skullbaseinstitute.com/treatments/

The Skull Base Institute has made extraordinary advances in minimally invasive surgery. Tiny 2.7 mm wide and 20 cm long endoscopes with cameras and "surgical tips" are used to remove pituitary tumors. Today, "Same Day Brain Surgery" is a reality for treatment of those tumors and other skull base disorders. We invite you to review the details of the many procedures on the following pages with the hope it will help you make informed decisions. Pituitary Tumors Video of Surgery Procedures Microvascular Nerve Compressions ... Procedures

37. Anterior Pituitary Disorders - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Disorders. Anterior pituitary disorders The anterior (front) lobe ofthe pituitary gland makes up 80 percent of the gland's weight. http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/diabetes/apdhub.html

Diabetes Clinic Endocrinology Endocrinologists Diabetes and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Anterior Pituitary Disorders The anterior (front) lobe of the pituitary gland makes up 80 percent of the gland's weight. It releases a variety of hormones that affect growth, physical and sexual development, and other endocrine glands. Oversecretion or undersecretion of certain hormones by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland will cause other endocrine glands to over- or underproduce certain hormones, as well. Listed in the directory below you will find additional information regarding anterior pituitary disorders, for which we have provided a brief overview. If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic. Hypopituitarism Topic Home Page Return to Full List of Topics Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 725 Welch Road Palo Alto, California 94304

38. Posterior Pituitary Disorders - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Posterior pituitary disorders The posterior (back) lobe of the pituitary glandreleases ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin (a hormone to contract the http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/diabetes/ppdhub.html

Diabetes Clinic Endocrinology Endocrinologists Diabetes and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Posterior Pituitary Disorders The posterior (back) lobe of the pituitary gland releases ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin (a hormone to contract the uterus during childbirth and stimulate milk production). Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is also called vasopressin, helps the kidneys (and body) conserve the right amount of water. For example, when a person becomes dehydrated, more ADH is produced to help the body conserve the water it contains. Lack of ADH leads to too much excretion of water (diabetes insipidus), and too much ADH leads to excessive retention of water by the body (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion). Listed in the directory below you will find additional information regarding these posterior pituitary disorders, for which we have provided a brief overview. If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) Diabetes Insipidus Topic Home Page Return to Full List of Topics Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.

39. Pituitary Disorders A chapter from The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project which outlinespituitary disorders. Authored by Amir Hamrahian, MD. The Cleveland Clinic. http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/endocrinology/pituitary/pi

Published July 19, 2002 Amir Hamrahian, MD Department of Endocrinology Print Chapter The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE PITUITARY GLAND Anatomy and Physiology of the Pituitary Gland PITUITARY TUMORS Definition and Prevalence Pathophysiology Signs and ... References The pituitary gland weighs about 0.5 to 1 gram and is divided into an anterior and a posterior lobe. It sits in the sella turcica immediately behind the sphenoid sinus. Cavernous sinuses are located laterally on each side of the sella, and include the internal carotid artery and cranial nerves III, IV, V , V , and VI. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best method for visualizing the hypothalamic-pituitary anatomy, since the optic chiasm, vascular structures, and any tumor extension to cavernous sinuses can be well visualized compared with other imaging techniques (Figure 1) Anterior pituitary hormones are regulated by hypothalamic releasing and inhibitory hormones and the negative feedback action of the target glandular hormones at both pituitary and hypothalamic levels (Table 1) . Among pituitary hormones, only the secretion of prolactin is increased in the absence of hypothalamic influence, since it is mainly under tonic suppression through the prolactin inhibitory factor.

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