21. Hypopituitarism hypopituitarism. Patients diagnosed with hypopituitarism may be deficient in one single hormone, several hormones, or have complete pituitary failure. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hypopituitarism.html

Encyclopedia Index H Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index H Hypopituitarism Definition 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:

22. AllRefer Health - Hypopituitarism (Pituitary Insufficiency) hypopituitarism (Pituitary Insufficiency) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests http://health.allrefer.com/health/hypopituitarism-info.html

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23. AllRefer Health - Hypopituitarism Diagnosis & Tests (Pituitary Insufficiency) hypopituitarism (Pituitary Insufficiency) information center covers Diagnosis Tests. Signs of hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism. http://health.allrefer.com/health/hypopituitarism-diagnosis-tests.html

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24. Hypopituitarism hypopituitarism. Patients diagnosed with hypopituitarism may be deficient in one single hormone, several hormones, or have complete pituitary failure. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000722.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Hypopituitarism Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition 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:

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List of rare diseases: English Deutsch Language: MeSH term: Accepted terms: English: Hypopituitarism - Adenohypophyseal Hyposecretion - Anterior Pituitary Hyposecretion Syndrome - Panhypopituitarism - Sheehan Syndrome - Simmonds Disease - Hyposecretion Syndrome, Anterior Pituitary Français: HYPOPITUITARISME - CACHEXIE HYPOPHYSAIRE - INSUFFISANCE ANTEHYPOPHYSAIRE - PANHYPOPITUITARISME - SHEEHAN, SYNDROME Deutsch: Hypopituitarismus - Adenohypophysäre Hyposekretion - Hyposekretionssyndrom des Hypophysenvorderlappens - Panhypotuitarismus - Sheehan-Syndrom - Simmonds-Krankheit - Simmonds-Kachexie Español: HIPOPITUITARISMO - HIPOSECRECION ADENOHIPOFISIARIA - SINDROME DE HIPOSECRECION PITUITARIA ANTERIOR - PANHIPOPITUITARISMO - SINDROME DE SHEEHAN - ENFERMEDAD DE SIMMONDS Português: HIPOPITUITARISMO - HIPOSSECRECAO ADENOHIPOFISARIA - SINDROME DA HIPOSSECRECAO HIPOFISARIA ANTERIOR - PAN-HIPOPITUITARISMO - SINDROME DE SHEEHAN - DOENCA DE SIMMONDS HONselect ressources Definition: Yes Articles: Yes Images: Yes News: No Conferences: No Clinical trials: Yes Web sites: English Yes Français Yes Deutsch No Español Yes Português No Home About us Site map Feedback ... HONewsletter http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/RareDiseases/C10.228.140.617.738.300.html

27. HON Mother & Child Glossary, Hypopituitarism In Childhood HON Mother Child Glossary, hypopituitarism in Childhood. The causes of hypopituitarism vary, depending on whether it is primary or secondary. http://www.hon.ch/Dossier/MotherChild/child_hormones/hypopituitary.html

Introduction Reproduction Pregnancy During Pregnancy ... Glossary A-Z Childhood Illness Bacteria Virus Cancer Gastrointestinal ... Mental Health Hypopituitarism in Childhood 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.

28. Hypopituitarism - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home endocrine disorders pituitary hypopituitarism hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism A look at this disease, causes incidence and risk factors. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/endocrine-disorders/pituitary/hypopituitarism.ht

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... pituitary > hypopituitarism Hypopituitarism Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Medical Definition Health Portals Health News Web Directory: Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "hypopituitarism" Health Portals: MayoClinic.com Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Hypopituitarism Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Hypopituitarism A look at this disorder and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment by Methodist Health Care System. Hypopituitarism A look at the treatment, prognosis and complications of this disease. Hypopituitarism A look at this disease, causes incidence and risk factors.

29. The Pituitary Society - Information For The Public hypopituitarism. by Mark E. Molitch, MD Northwestern University Medical School. Pituitary Hormones and Their Regulation. Causes of hypopituitarism. http://pituitarysociety.med.nyu.edu/molitch.htm

Information for the Public 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. Hypopituitarism by Mark E. Molitch, M.D. 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.

30. Diagnose-Me: Conditions: Hypopituitarism hypopituitarism, Signs, symptoms indicators of hypopituitarism Lab Values Hormones, Normal TSH or low TSH. Conditions that suggest hypopituitarism http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C45228.html

Home FAQ Start The Analyst Last updated: May 06, 2004 Hypopituitarism Signs, symptoms and indicators Conditions that suggest it Contributing risk factors It can lead to... ... Treatment recommendations Hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any under-performance of the pituitary gland . This is a clinical definition used by endocrinologists and is interpreted to mean that one or more functions of the pituitary are deficient. The term may refer to both anterior and posterior pituitary gland failure. Below is a list of the hormones secreted by the pituitary and their functions: growth hormone (stimulates cell division and bone growth) thyroid stimulating hormone (stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete hormones that affect body metabolism adrenocorticotropic hormone (stimulates the adrenal gland to secrete hormones that affect metabolism) prolactin (stimulates female breast development and milk production) luteinizing hormone (controls sexual function in males and females) follicle stimulating hormone (controls sexual function in males and females) melanocyte stimulating hormone (controls pigmentation of the skin) antidiuretic hormone (controls water loss by the kidneys) oxytocin , (stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor and milk release from the breasts).

31. Hypopituitarism hypopituitarism. tumours pituitary adenomas (commonest). craniopharyngioma. ependymoma. other tumours and metastases. granulomas tuberculosis. sarcoidosis. syphilis. http://www.geocities.com/davidscerri/hypopituitarism.htm

HYPOPITUITARISM tumours: pituitary adenomas (commonest) craniopharyngioma ependymoma other tumours and metastases granulomas: tuberculosis sarcoidosis syphilis other: iatrogenic (surgery / irradiation) Sheehan's syndrome [post-partum pituitary necrosis; rare] head injury 'autoimmune hypophysitis' (idiopathic) click here to return to the main contents page of Differential Diagnoses in General Medicine

32. UAB Health System | Hypopituitarism hypopituitarism. What is hypopituitarism? hypopituitarism, also called an underactive pituitary gland, is a condition that affects http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=19213

33. EMedicine Health - Hypopituitarism In Children Overview hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland (a small gland at the base of the brain) does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/35253-1.asp

Search June 2, 2004 Registration Healthcare Professionals High cholesterol can affect children. Is your child at risk? About 1 million people in the United States have Crohn disease. What are treatment options? Is there a connection between IBD and Crohn Disease? About one third of those with diabetes do not know they have it. Are you one? Two million or more Americans have schizophrenia. Is someone you love affected? One third of those with asthma are children. What are the symptoms and triggers? Asthma Cholesterol Crohn Disease Diabetes ... Mental Health You are in: Endocrine System Hypopituitarism in Children Overview Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland (a small gland at the base of the brain) does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough of them. This condition may occur because of disease in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus (a part of the brain that contains hormones that control the pituitary gland). When there is low or no production of all the pituitary hormones, the condition is called panhypopituitarism. Hypopituitarism can occur in children or adults. The pituitary gland produces several hormones.

34. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Hypopituitarism General Health Encyclopedia, hypopituitarism. In hypopituitarism, single or multiple hormone deficiencies are present. The deficiencies http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000343.cfm

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35. HealthCentral - Pediatrics Encyclopedia - Hypopituitarism Pediatric Health Encyclopedia, hypopituitarism. In hypopituitarism, single or multiple hormone deficiencies are present. The deficiencies http://www.healthcentral.com/peds/top/000343.cfm

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36. Disease Directory : Endocrine Disorders : Pituitary : Hypopituitarism AllRefer Health hypopituitarism Diagnosis Tests (Pituitary - hypopituitarism (Pituitary Insufficiency) information center covers Diagnosis Tests. http://www.diseasedirectory.net/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism/de

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Endocrine Disorders Pituitary Acromegaly Cushing's Syndrome ... Pituitary : Hypopituitarism Definition of hypopituitarism - WordReference.com Dictionary - hyponitrous acid hyponym hypophosphate hypophosphite hypophosphoric acid hypophosphorous acid hypophyge hypophysis hypopituitarism hypoplasia hypoploid Diagnose-Me: Conditions: Hypopituitarism Discovery Health :: hypopituitarism - The pituitary gland is located inside the skull. When this gland becomes less active than normal for any reason, hypopituitarism is said to occur. Empty Sella Syndrome - Empty sella syndrome is a radiological finding where spinal fluid is found within the space created for the pituitary. - Hypopituitarism, Hypopituitarism - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000343.htm A look at this disease, causes incidence and risk factors. HealthCentral - Pediatrics Encyclopedia - Hypopituitarism - Pediatric Health Encyclopedia, Hypopituitarism. In hypopituitarism, single or multiple hormone deficiencies are present. The deficiencies HONselect - Hypopituitarism - English: Hypopituitarism, - Adenohypophyseal Hyposecretion - Anterior Pituitary Hyposecretion Syndrome - Panhypopituitarism - Sheehan Syndrome - Simmonds

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Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Endocrine Disorders Pituitary Acromegaly Cushing's Syndrome ... Hypopituitarism : hypopituitarism Directory Listing Title: hypopituitarism Description: HYPOPITUITARISM. tumours: pituitary adenomas (commonest). craniopharyngioma. ependymoma. other tumours and metastases. granulomas: tuberculosis. sarcoidosis. syphilis. Date Added: 2/13/2004 2:35:51 PM URL: http://www.geocities.com/davidscerri/hypopituitarism.htm

38. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases PITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERS hypopituitarism. gland failure. Causes of hypopituitarism. Deficient pituitary http://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_2.html

Hypopituitarism PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX Hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any underfunction of the pituitary gland. This is a clinical definition used by endocrinologists and is interpreted to mean that one or more functions of the pituitary are deficient. The term may refer to both anterior and posterior pituitary gland failure. Causes of hypopituitarism Deficiency of ACTH and cortisol Deficiency of ACTH resulting in cortisol deficiency is the most dangerous and life threatening of the hormonal deficiency syndromes. With gradual onset of deficiency over days or weeks, symptoms are often vague and may include weight loss, fatigue, weakness, depression, apathy, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and hyperpigmentation. As the deficiency becomes more serious or has a more rapid onset, (Addisonian crisis) symptoms may include confusion, stupor, psychosis, abnormal electrolytes (low serum sodium, elevated serum potassium), and vascular collapse (low blood pressure and shock) which can be fatal. Treatment consists of cortisol administration or another similar steroid (like prednisone) in a tightly regulated manner. For patients with acute adrenal insufficiency (Addisonian crisis), rapid intravenous administration of high dose steroids is essential to reverse the crisis. Deficiency of TSH and thyroid hormone Deficiency of thyroid hormone causes a syndrome consisting of decreased energy, increased need to sleep, intolerance of cold (inability to stay warm), dry skin, constipation, muscle aching and decreased mental functions. This constellation of symptoms is very uncomfortable and is often the symptom complex that drives patients with pituitary disease to seek medical attention. Replacement therapy consists of thyroxin (Syntroid), which is monitored by blood levels of thyroid hormone.

39. Hypopituitarism - OhioHealth In hypopituitarism, your pituitary gland produces too little — or none — of one or more hormones. Disruption hypopituitarism, Overview. hypopituitarism http://www.ohiohealth.com/healthreference/reference/986CA8FB-A2D9-469D-B32711FEE

40. Mount Carmel hypopituitarism. What is hypopituitarism? hypopituitarism, also called an underactive pituitary gland, is a condition that affects http://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/healthinfo/Adult/endocrin/hypopit.shtml

Anatomy of the Endocrine System Statistics Hormones and the Endocrine System Pituitary Gland: Location and Function ... Health Info A-Z Hypopituitarism What is hypopituitarism? Hypopituitarism, also called an underactive pituitary gland, is a condition that affects the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland - usually resulting in a partial or complete loss of functioning of that lobe. The resulting symptoms 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. What are the symptoms of hypopituitarism? Symptoms vary depending on what hormones are insufficiently produced by the pituitary gland. The following are common symptoms associated with reduced production of certain hormones: insufficient gonadotropins production (luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone) In premenopausal women, this leads to absent menstrual cycles, infertility, vaginal dryness, and loss of some female characteristics. In men, this deficiency leads to impotence, shriveling of testes, decreased sperm production, infertility, and loss of some male characteristics. insufficient growth hormone production This usually produces no symptoms in adults. In children, this deficiency can lead to stunted growth and dwarfism.

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