Category:Pituitary Gland - Pathology

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Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology of the pituitary gland can be found 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

Pages in category "Pituitary Gland - Pathology"

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