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Hypopituitarism: Webster's Timeline History, 1952 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2009-02-20 Post-Partum Hypopituitarism (American lecture series) by H. L. Sheehan, 1982-09 HOW TO DIAGNOSE HYPOPITUITARISM Learning the features of secondary hormonal deficiencies (Postgraduate Medicine) by MD Diane N. Schmidt, MD Kathleen Wallace, 2010-06-30 Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Hypopituitarism by Teresa Norris RN, 2002-01-01 Endocrine-Related Cutaneous Conditions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Cretinism, Hyperthyroidism, Hypopituitarism, Acromegaly Hypopituitarism seen after severe head trauma.(Neuropsychiatric Medicine): An article from: Clinical Psychiatry News by Miriam E. Tucker, 2004-11-01 HYPOPITUITARISMFOLLOWING TRAUMATICBRAIN INJURY: Neuroendocrine dysfunction and head trauma by Amar Agha, 2010-01-28 Head injury may result in immediate hypopituitarism.(Clinical Rounds): An article from: Family Practice News by Michele G. Sullivan, 2004-11-01 Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health: Hypopituitarism by Michele R. Webb, 2002-01-01 Hypopituitarism: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health</i> by Michele R. Webb, 2002 Hypopituitarism: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Teresa, RN Norris, 2006 Head injury can trigger hypopituitarism.(Endocrinology): An article from: Internal Medicine News by Michele G. Sullivan, 2005-02-01 Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide (Contemporary Endocrinology) Pituitary dysfunction seen after severe head trauma: screen for neuroendocrine dysfunction.(News): An article from: Internal Medicine News by Miriam E. Tucker, 2004-10-01

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1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypopituitarism
   hypopituitarism. Pituitary insufficiency Definition Return to top. hypopituitarism is a condition caused by low levels of pituitary hormones.  
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000343.htm
   
   Extractions: @import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Endocrine glands The pituitary gland Pituitary hormones Pituitary and TSH Alternative names Return to top Pituitary insufficiency Definition Return to top Hypopituitarism is a condition caused by low levels of pituitary hormones. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The pituitary gland is a small structure that is located just below the brain. It is attached by a stalk to the hypothalamus , the area of the brain that controls its function. The hormones secreted by the pituitary and their functions are: growth hormone (GH), which stimulates growth of tissues and bone thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete hormones that affect body metabolism adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal gland to secrete cortisol which helps to maintain blood pressure prolactin , which stimulates female breast development and milk production luteinizing hormone (LH), which controls sexual function in males and females

2. What Is Hypopituitarism? - Endocrinology Health Guide
   The diagnosis, causes, treatment and symptoms are discussed as well as what this disorder is.  
   http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/hypopit.htm
   
   Extractions: 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?

3. Pituitary Network Association - Disorders - Hypopituitarism
   Pituitary Network Association Pituitary Network Association - Disorders - hypopituitarism hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any under function of the Causes  
   http://www.pituitary.com/disorders/hypopituitarism.php
   
   Extractions: Hypopituitarism Hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any under function 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). 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 a daily pill called thyroxine (Synthroid, Levothyroxine etc). The correct dose is determined through blood tests.

4. HealthSouth: Healthcare In Surgery, Ambulatory, Diagnostic And Rehab
   A look at the treatment, prognosis and complications of this disease.  
   http://www.healthsouth.com/medinfo/home/app/frame?2=/medlib/medLibDispatcher&

5. EMedicine - Hypopituitarism : Article By Stuart A Brilliant, MD
   hypopituitarism ED physicians have the opportunity to see patients who have been diagnosed with, or are being worked up for, hypopituitarism. While ED physicians rarely diagnose hypopituitarism  
   http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic277.htm
   
   Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Endocrine And Metabolic Last Updated: June 29, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Stuart A Brilliant, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Connecticut Editor(s): Robin R Hemphill, MD , Associate Program Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; Howard A Bessen, MD , Program Director, Professor of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; John Halamka, MD , Chief Information Officer, CareGroup Healthcare System, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; and Craig Feied, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

6. Discovery Health Hypopituitarism
   hypopituitarismBy Adam Brochert, MD. Images When this gland becomes less active than normal for any reason, hypopituitarism is said to occur  
   http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1570.html

7. Hypopituitarism
   hypopituitarism. DESCRIPTION Generalized condition caused by partial or total failure of the pituitary gland's vital Sheehan H, Summers VK The syndrome of hypopituitarism. Q.J  
   http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0465.html

8. Medical Encyclopedia: Hypopituitarism (Print Version)
   Medical Encyclopedia hypopituitarism. Definition. hypopituitarism is a condition caused by low levels of pituitary hormones. Causes, incidence, and risk factors.  
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/000343.htm
   
   Extractions: To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000343.htm Alternative names Pituitary insufficiency Definition Hypopituitarism is a condition caused by low levels of pituitary hormones. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The pituitary gland is a small structure that is located just below the brain. It is attached by a stalk to the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls its function. The hormones secreted by the pituitary and their functions are: growth hormone (GH), which stimulates growth of tissues and bone thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete hormones that affect body metabolism adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal gland to secrete cortisol which helps to maintain blood pressure prolactin, which stimulates female breast development and milk production luteinizing hormone (LH), which controls sexual function in males and females

9. The Methodist Hospital - Data Not Available
   A look at this disorder and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment by Methodist Health Care System.  
   http://methodisthealth.com/endocrin/hypopit.htm

10. Pituitary Network Association - Disorders - Hypopituitarism
    A brief description of this disorder.  
    http://www.pituitary.org/disorders/hypopituitarism.php
    
    Extractions: Hypopituitarism Hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any under function 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). 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 a daily pill called thyroxine (Synthroid, Levothyroxine etc). The correct dose is determined through blood tests.

11. Postgraduate Medicine: Endocrine Problems Symposium: How To Diagnose Hypopituita
    How to diagnose hypopituitarism. Preview Various abnormalities of or trauma to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus can cause hypopituitarism.  
    http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1998/07_98/schmidt.htm
    
    Extractions: Diane N. Schmidt, MD; Kathleen Wallace, MD VOL 104 / NO 7 / JULY 1998 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables This is the third of three articles on endocrine disorders Preview : Various abnormalities of or trauma to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus can cause hypopituitarism. Resultant hormonal deficiencies may be partial and may take years to develop fully. Therefore, the clinical picture is often subtle and may include numerous manifestations, depending on the hormones involved and the patient's age at onset. In addition to discussing the causes of hypopituitarism, the authors of this article describe how to recognize and treat resulting hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, hypogonadism, and growth-hormone deficiency. H ypopituitarism is deficiency of one or more anterior pituitary hormones, which results in insufficient stimulation and therefore insufficient hormonal output of the respective target glands. The target-gland dysfunction is referred to as secondary deficiency, indicating that the pituitary gland is the source of the problem. Unexpected laboratory results may be the first clue to hypopituitarism. A 59-year-old woman was admitted because of an asthma exacerbation and was noted to have fatigue, generalized weakness, hoarseness, constipation, cold intolerance, facial and infraorbital puffiness, and dry, cool skin. She was obese, having had weight gain over the course of many years. On questioning, she reported experiencing excessive hemorrhaging during many of her 10 pregnancies, being unable to breast-feed any of her children, and having amenorrhea since the age of 28. On admission, she was taking only high-dose corticosteroids that had recently been prescribed for asthma. Her pulse was 88 beats per minute and her reflexes showed a delayed relaxation phase. There was no evidence of thyroid enlargement.

12. EMedicine - Hypopituitarism (Panhypopituitarism) : Article By James R Mulinda, M
    hypopituitarism (Panhypopituitarism) hypopituitarism is a clinical syndrome of deficiency in pituitary hormone production. This  
    http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1137.htm
    
    Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Endocrinology Last Updated: December 2, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: pituitary gland, hypothalamus, panhypopituitarism, pituitary insufficiency, adrenocorticotropic hormone, ACTH, corticotropin, follicle-stimulating hormone, FSH, luteinizing hormone, LH, growth hormone, GH, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH, thyrotropin, antidiuretic hormone, ADH AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography

13. EMedicine - Hypopituitarism : Article By Lawrence Wetterau, MD
    hypopituitarism hypopituitarism is a partial or complete insufficiency of pituitary hormone secretion, which may derive from pituitary or hypothalamic disease. Onset can occur in children or The focus of this article is childhood-onset hypopituitarism. A brief review  
    http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1130.htm
    
    Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Endocrinology Last Updated: December 6, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: growth hormone deficiency, GHD, multiple pituitary hormone deficiency, MPHD, pituitary hypothalamus, hypoglycemia, short stature AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Lawrence Wetterau, MD , Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Columbus Children's Hospital Coauthor(s): Pinchas Cohen, MD , Director of Research and Training, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, Mattel Children's Hospital, University of California at Los Angeles Lawrence Wetterau, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics , and Endocrine Society Editor(s): Phyllis Speiser, MD

14. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Hypopituitarism In Ch. 162
    hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism is an underactive pituitary gland that results in deficiency of one or more pituitary hormones.  
    http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec13/ch162/ch162c.jsp

15. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 269, Endocrine And Metabolic
    Hyperthyroidism. Short Stature Due To hypopituitarism. Short Stature Due To Miscellaneous Causes. Short Stature Due To hypopituitarism (Pituitary Dwarfism).  
    http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section19/chapter269/269d.jsp

16. Hypopituitarism Information Diseases Database
    hypopituitarism Pituitary failure Adenohypophyseal hyposecretion, Disease Database Information  
    http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/sieve/item1.asp?glngUserChoice=6522

17. Hypopituitarism
    Note All links within content go to MayoClinic.com. Diseases and Conditions. hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism is rare, affecting about 1 in 10,000 Americans.  
    http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00479.html
    
    Extractions: DIABETES AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Endocrine System Graves' disease Goiter Male hypogonadism Hyperthyroidism ... Prolactinoma INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Hypopituitarism From MayoClinic.com Overview Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which your pituitary gland fails to produce one or more of its hormones, or doesn't produce enough of them. A short supply of one or more of these pituitary hormones can affect any number of your body's routine functions. The pituitary is a small bean-shaped gland located at the base of your brain, somewhat behind your nose and between your ears. It's part of your endocrine system, which consists of glands that produce hormones that regulate processes throughout your body. Besides the pituitary gland, the endocrine system includes the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (in females) and testicles (in men).

18. The Pituitary Foundation | Disorders | Hypopituitarism
    If the pituitary is not producing one or more of these hormones, or not producing enough, then this condition is known as hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism.  
    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).

19. The Pituitary Foundation | GP Fact File | 6. Hypopituitarism
    Pituitary Foundation Fact Sheet. hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism may also develop after several years of treatment of a pituitary tumour by radiotherapy.  
    http://www.pituitary.org.uk/gp-factfile/6-hypopit.htm
    
    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

20. Introduction: Hypopituitarism - WrongDiagnosis.com
    Introduction to hypopituitarism as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis.  
    http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hypopituitarism/intro.htm
    
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