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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]]