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==Anatomy and Physiology==
 
Anatomy and Physiology of the pituitary gland can be found [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|here]].
 
==General Pathological Principles==
 
Two major changes can occur in an endocrine gland:
 
*'''Failure of hormone production''':
 
**Destruction or lack of cells.
 
**Lack of trophic drive.
 
*'''Overproduction of hormone''':
 
**Hyperplasia or neoplasia.
 
**Excessive trophic drive.
 
 
==Pituitary Hypofunction==
 
 
[[Congenital Panhypopituitarism]]
 
 
[[Pituitary Cysts]]
 
 
[[Pituitary Neoplasia]]
 
 
==Pituitary Hyperfunction==
 
[[Gigantism]]
 
[[Acromegaly]]
 
  
  
 
[[Category:Endocrine System - Pathology]]
 
[[Category:Endocrine System - Pathology]]

Latest revision as of 15:03, 21 February 2011

Pages in category "Pituitary Gland - Pathology"

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