1. MEDLINEplus: Pituitary Disorders MEDLINEplus is a physicians resource provided by the National Institute of Health. It contains a wealth Category Health Conditions and Diseases Pituitary......Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • pituitary disorders.You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pituitarydisorders.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Pituitary Disorders Contents of this page: News Diagnosis/Symptoms Pictures/Diagrams Research ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Pituitary Disorders You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Brain and Nervous System Endocrine System (Hormones) Latest News FDA Approves First in a New Class of Medicines to Treat Acromegaly (03/26/2003, Food and Drug Administration) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Pituitary Diseases (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Test (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) Aldosterone and Renin (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) Clonidine Stimulation Test (National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center) CRH Stimulation Test (National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center) Also available in: Spanish FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) Test (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) How Are Pituitary Tumors Diagnosed? (American Cancer Society) LH (Luteinizing Hormone) Test (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) MR Imaging (MRI)-Head (American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)

2. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 2, Ch. 7, Pituitary Disorders Patients with hypothalamicpituitary disorders present with some combination of (1) symptoms or signs of a mass lesion http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter7/7a.htm

This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 2. Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders Chapter 7. Pituitary Disorders Topics [General] Anterior Lobe Disorders Posterior Lobe Disorders [General] Pituitary structure and function and relationships between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are discussed in Ch. 6. Patients with hypothalamic-pituitary disorders present with some combination of (1) symptoms or signs of a mass lesion (eg, headaches, visual field defects) or (2) hypersecretion or hyposecretion of one or more pituitary hormones. Other hypothalamic functions also may be affected. Symptoms of hypo- or hyperpituitary secretion are the most common complaints of patients presenting with pituitary or hypothalamic neoplasms, but the symptoms may have other causes. A mass involving the hypothalamus or pituitary also should be suspected if the sella turcica is enlarged on skull x-ray or if neurologic symptoms and signs suggest compression of the optic chiasm (especially bilateral hemianopia). The enlarged sella may represent the empty sella syndrome

3. PITUITARY DISORDERS pituitary disorders. The Blood and urine tests as well as Xray, CT scan,or MRI may be used for detecting pituitary disorders. Treatment http://www.dmc.org/health_info/topics/horm4705.html

Home Find a doctor Specialties Health Resources ... Contact Us Regular Search Physician Name DMC Web Sites CHMKids.org DMC.org DMCBill.org DMCCARE.org DMCIC.org DMCPharmacy.org DRHUHC.org HarperHospital.org Hutzel.org HVSH.org Kresge-Eye.org MIToxic.org RIMRehab.org SinaiGrace.org TOSH-DMC.org Health Information Directory Topic Index Back to Health Information Resources PITUITARY DISORDERS The pituitary gland has been called the "master" gland. It manages long-term growth, day-to-day functions, and reproductive processes. The gland produces eight hormones. It hangs from the base of the brain. When the gland does not work right, it may produce either too much or too little of one or more of the hormones. This causes changes elsewhere in the body. Disorders of the pituitary gland result from: * Congenital and genetic problems: These usually affect the supply of the hormones. For example, a low supply of growth hormone slows the growth of a child. Dwarfism or other problems can result. * Injury: A head injury may stop the gland from working. * Impaired blood supply: When the blood supply is cut off by a growing tumor or aneurysm, the gland may not be able to function.

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5. The Pituitary Foundation | Pituitary Disorders Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends Category Health Conditions and Diseases Pituitary......These pages are designed to give you a brief description of the most common pituitarydisorders, together with links to relevant pages on the web site. http://www.pituitary.org.uk/disorders/index.shtml

Text version Skip header links Home News ... Skip search box SEARCH THIS SITE Advanced search DISORDERS Skip section links Acromegaly Adult GH Deficiency Craniopharyngioma ... Disorders Index LINKS Skip main links The Endocrine System Pituitary Disorders Resources ... About The Pituitary Foundation Pituitary Disorders These pages are designed to give you a brief description of the most common pituitary disorders, together with links to relevant pages on the web site. The disorders covered by these pages are: Acromegaly Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency Craniopharyngioma Diabetes Insipidus ... Rarer Disorders The links given on a page for a disorder are not exhaustive, for example, the newsletter section also contains information relating to treatments for pituitary conditions which are likely to be relevant to all conditions. Top of Page Acromegaly GH Deficiency Craniopharyngioma ... Rarer Disorders Site validated with: Accessibility Privacy statement The Pituitary Foundation, PO Box 1944, Bristol, BS99 2UB Tel/fax: 0870 774 3355. E-mail: helpline@pituitary.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1058968. Registered Company No: 3253584

6. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases PITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERS. Overview of Pituitary Function http://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_1.html

Overview of Pituitary Function PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX The pituitary is a small, bean-shaped gland located below the brain in the skull base, in an area called the pituitary fossa or sella turcica. Weighing less than one gram, the pituitary gland is often called the "master gland" since it controls the secretion of hormones. These substances have a dramatic and broad range of effects on metabolism, growth and maturation, sexuality and reproduction and other important bodily functions. (above) MRI of normal Pituitary Gland Structurally, the pituitary gland is divided into a larger anterior region (adenohypophysis) and a smaller posterior region (neurohypophysis). The gland is connected to a region of the brain called the hypothalamus by the pituitary stalk. Directly above the pituitary gland and in front of the pituitary stalk are the crossing fibers of the optic nerves called the optic chiasm. On each side of the pituitary gland is the cavernous sinus. Through each cavernous sinus runs a carotid artery that carries blood to the brain, and important nerves that control eye movements. Because of the close proximity of the pituitary gland to these major intracranial nerves and blood vessels, as well as the vital hormonal control the pituitary gland provides, disorders of the pituitary can cause a wide spectrum of symptoms, both hormonal and neurological. Listed below are the specific hormones produced by the pituitary.

7. Disease Category Listing (120): Pituitary Disorders CenterWatch Listing of Clinical Research Trials for pituitary disorders Clinical Trials pituitary disorders. California. Los Angeles; UCLA Medical Center http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat120.html

Clinical Trials: Pituitary Disorders California Los Angeles; UCLA Medical Center Hypopituitary Control and Complications Study Massachusetts Boston; Massachusetts General Hospital Androgen Replacement Therapy in Women with Hypopituitarism Nevada Las Vegas; Protocare Trials Las Vegas Center for Clinical Research (LVCCR) Are you or a loved one interested in participating in a clinical trial for Pituitary Disorders? Pennsylvania Philadelphia; University of Pennsylvania Health System Long-Acting Growth Hormone Study Back to Clinical Trials by Medical Areas Research centers specializing in this illness area Additional resources ... in this illness area This site is run by CenterWatch, a publishing company that focuses on the clinical trials industry. The information provided in this service is designed to help patients find clinical trials that may be of interest to them, and to help patients contact the centers conducting the research. CenterWatch is neither promoting this research nor involved in conducting any of these trials. Trial listing updated: March 25, 2003 at 12:10:28 PM

8. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases UCLA NeurosurgeryCategory Health Conditions and Diseases Pituitary Acromegaly......PITUITARY TUMOR NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES DISORDERSAcromegaly (Growth Hormone Secreting Adenoma). http://www.pituitary.ucla.edu/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_7.html

Acromegaly (Growth Hormone Secreting Adenoma) PITUITARY TUMOR PROGRAM PITUITARY DIAGNOSES INDEX Acromegaly is a serious systemic condition caused in over 98% of cases by an adenoma of the pituitary gland that secretes excessive growth hormone (GH). The clinical features associated with acromegaly include the effects of GH oversecretion, and in some instances by the tumor compressing and injuring the normal pituitary gland, optic nerves and optic chiasm. Untreated acromegaly results in marked bony and soft tissue changes including an altered facial appearance (frontal bossing, prognathism), enlargement of the hands and feet, sleep apnea, and carpal tunnel syndrome. More serious problems may include accelerated cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and an increased risk of colon cancer. If the tumor develops before bone growth is completed in adolescence, gigantism is the result. Because of the serious systemic changes resulting from GH excess, treatment is essential, typically with transsphenoidal surgery Symptoms and signs may include: Soft tissue thickening on the palms of the hand Enlargement of hands (ring size), feet (shoe size) and head (hat size)

9. Pituitary Disorders Support Groups - Charlotte, NC - SupportWorks SupportWorks directory of support groups and other resources in Charlotte, NC addressing pituitary disorders 1997 there was a group in Charlotte for people with pituitary disorders. It stopped meeting for lack of attendance. http://www.supportworks.org/cat826.htm

S UPPORT W ORKS ONLINE MECK CAT 826 PITUITARY DISORDERS and TUMORS Scroll down to browse, or click your choice below: Support groups in Mecklenburg Nonprofit agencies in Mecklenburg ... to search beyond this page SECTION 1: Support groups in Mecklenburg County The Pituitary Tumor Support Group Until 1997 there was a group in Charlotte for people with pituitary disorders. It stopped meeting for lack of attendance. IF you have a pituitary disorder, or have a desire to participate in the group should it restart, please call the previous group leader at 375-7857 anyday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click for overview of Pituitary DIsorder resources SECTION 2: Nonprofit agencies in Mecklenburg County (138, all) Click here Click for overview of Pituitary DIsorder resources SECTION 3: Other resources: Internet links National support groups Toll-free numbers Internet links Links for this topic under investigation Want to find more links? Click below to find Medical information on the web Methods to search the entire web Lists of national support groups Click to link to any of these lists of national groups: The Self-Help Sourcebook OnLine Index The Genetic Alliance NORD (National Organization for Rare Diseases) Database Note: If you don't find what you want, or if you have any questions, please feel free to call us at SupportWorks at (704) 331-9500 (Charlotte, NC) for personal assistance.

10. Site Index pituitary disorders Education Support organization http://pituitarydisorder.net/id72.htm

Site Index About the PDES PDES Home About Us Contact Us Pituitary Conditions and Treatments Pituitary Information New Treatments Calendar Where to get treatment and resources Neuroendocrine Clinics Links Types of hormone secreting tumors Prolactinoma Acromegaly Cushing's Disease Hormone deficiencies Adrenal Insufficiency Androgen Deficiency Central Hypothyroidism Testosterone Therapy Growth Hormone Replacement coming soon Click on links page and go to Magic foundation for GH replacement Message Board Membership Our Sponsors New Survey If you would like to request infomation or leave comments please fill out this form First Name: Last Name: Email: Address Line 1: Address Line 2: City: State: Zip: Type of information needed: Add me to your mailing list Comments: Pituitary Disorder:

11. Pituitary Network Association For sufferers of various pituitary disorders and their caregivers. Includes glossary, a list of questions Category Health Conditions and Diseases Pituitary...... The PNA is devoted to raising public awareness of pituitary/ hormonal disorders,funding research toward finding a cure, and developing uniform standards for http://www.pituitary.com/

12. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 2, Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders Chapters. 6. HypothalamicPituitary Relationships, 13. Disorders of CarbohydrateMetabolism. 7. pituitary disorders, 14. The Porphyrias. 8. Thyroid Disorders, 15. http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/sec2.htm

This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 2. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Chapters Hypothalamic-Pituitary Relationships Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism Pituitary Disorders The Porphyrias ... Navigation Help

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Home Shopping Cart My Account Contact LWW ... Login . Not a member? Register Product Search Keyword Author ISBN/ISSN Title Advanced Help Please submit your email for LWW.com Updates and LWW.com Insider Pituitary Disorders Comprehensive Management, Hardbound Associated Specialties: Endocrinology Neurology Neurosurgery Author(s): Ali Krisht MD George Tindall MD Availability: In Stock The goal of this book is to present, in one volume, comprehensive management of pituitary tumors, with relevant related topics such as anatomy, physiology, and basic endocrinology included to enable the reader to better understand the scope of the problem. The book is designed with a multi-disciplinary approach to make it attractive to both neurosurgeons and endocrinologists. May we also recommend: Epilepsy Surgery , Book Epilepsy Surgery , Book Cavernous Sinus,The , Book Vascular Malformations of the Central Nervous System , Book Principles of Neurosurgery , Book Infections in Neurological Surgery , Book Surgical Treatment of the Epilepsies , Book Price: ISBN: Pub Date: December 1998 Pages: Illustrations: More Information: Search on Ali Krisht Review LWW Products Send Page to a Friend Privacy Statement ... Linking Policy

14. The Pituitary Foundation | Disorders | Rarer Disorders Information about rarer pituitary disorders including pituitary infarction, emptysella syndrome, Sheehan's syndrome, Kallmann's syndrome, Familial Multiple http://www.pituitary.org.uk/disorders/rarer.shtml

Text version Skip header links Home News ... Skip search box SEARCH THIS SITE Advanced search DISORDERS Skip section links Acromegaly Adult GH Deficiency Craniopharyngioma ... Disorders Index LINKS Skip main links The Endocrine System Pituitary Disorders Resources ... About The Pituitary Foundation Rarer Pituitary Disorders Empty Sella Syndrome Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (FMEN1) Pituitary Infarction Septo-Optic Dysplasia (SOD) ... Wolfram Syndrome (DIDMOAD) Empty Sella Syndrome This condition occurs when pituitary tissue is destroyed without undergoing pituitary surgery or radiotherapy, but there is no evidence of a pituitary tumour. The initial cause of empty sella syndrome may not be clear and may have occurred much earlier. Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (FMEN1) Familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is an inherited disorder affecting the endocrine glands. The disorder affects both males and females equally. is also sometimes called Wermer Syndrome People with carry a gene which makes them prone to the development of pituitary tumours, parathyroid disease, tumours in the pancreas and occasionally tumours in the other endocrine glands. The parathyroids are the glands most often affected by and the pituitary becomes overactive in about 1 in 6 persons. The cause of pitutary overactivity is usually a benign tumour called a

15. NVACP Platform of the worldwide co-operating support groups on Addison's disease, Cushing syndrome and related adrenal and pituitary disorders. http://WWW.NVACP.NL/

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16. Pituitary Disorders Links - Suite101.com Pituitary Tumor Disorders Education and Support Page Teresa Sullivan, in conjunctionwith a research project with the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI provides http://www.suite101.com/links.cfm/pituitary_disorders

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17. OHSU Health.com - Endocrinology Endocrinology Index Anatomy Statistics Hormones Pituitary Gland pituitary disordersPancreas Disorders of the Pancreas Adrenal Glands Disorders of the Adrenal http://www.ohsuhealth.com/endocrine/pithub.asp

Allergy and Asthma Arthritis Alternative Medicine Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Diseases Childbirth and Pregnancy Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Drug Information Ear, Nose and Throat Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eyecare Glossary Gynecology: Health/Oncology Home Health Care Household/Common Emergency Infectious Diseases Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Oral Health Orthopaedics Pathology Pediatrics Plastic Surgery Pregnancy and Childbirth Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Spine, Shoulder and Pelvis Surgical Care Travel Medicine Urology Women's Health Endocrinology Index Anatomy Statistics Hormones ... Teens and Diabetes Disorders of the Pituitary Gland There are many disorders of the pituitary gland that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the

18. Children's Health At Doernbecher - Child Health A-Z Posterior pituitary disorders, RELATED SERVICES. ·, Endocrinology andDiabetes. The posterior (back) lobe of the pituitary gland releases http://www.ohsuhealth.com/dch/health/diabetes/post_pit_disorders.asp

Diabetes and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Index Anatomy of the Endocrine System Growth in Children Diabetes ... Disorders Affecting the Pituitary Gland Posterior Pituitary Disorders Anterior Pituitary Disorders Disorders Affecting Calcium Metabolism Disorders Affecting the Adrenal Glands Glossary ... Online Resources You have selected the following Health topic: - Adolescent Medicine - Burns - Cardiovascular Disorders - Care of the Terminally Ill Child - Children Having Surgery - Common Childhood Injuries and Poisoning - Craniofacial Anomalies - Dermatology - Diabetes - Eye Care - Genetics - Growth and Development - High-Risk Newborn - High-Risk Pregnancy - Immunizations - Infectious Diseases - Mental Health - Neurological Disorders - Normal Newborn - Oncology - Orthopaedics - The Pediatrician - Pregnancy and Childbirth - Respiratory Disorders - Transplantations - Well-Care Visits Posterior Pituitary Disorders RELATED SERVICES Endocrinology and Diabetes The posterior (back) lobe of the pituitary gland releases ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin (a hormone to contract the uterus during childbirth and stimulate milk production). Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is also called vasopressin, helps the kidneys (and body) conserve the right amount of water. For example, when a person becomes dehydrated, more ADH is produced to help the body conserve the water it contains. Lack of ADH leads to too much excretion of water (diabetes insipidus), and too much ADH leads to excessive retention of water by the body (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion).

19. Pituitary Disorders Education & Support pituitary disorders Education Support Our Mission Since its inception in 1998,the pituitary disorders Education Support has continued to grow rapidly. http://www.pituitarydisorder.net/

Site Index About us Contact Us New Drug Approved for Acromegaly 3/26/03 Our Mission The PDES was founded for the purpose of: Disseminating current information and updates on the advances in treatment of pituitary disorders. Self-help and support through educational seminars presented by medical professionals, newsletters, and brochures. To provide patients with contact information of medical professionals who have experience in the treatment of pituitary disorders. The opportunity to meet other patients through the Internet, patient meetings, and contact list. E-mail: PDE S@comcast.net What's new Help each other find physicians and clinics for pituitary disorders. Click here for our new survey that will help us gather resources with the best pituitary care. PDES Survey Message Board take my poll at: Pituitary Poll: htmlGEAR.com The use of this web site is not a substitute for medical, legal, or other professional services. Consult a competent professional for answers to your specific questions. This site was last updated March 2003

20. Pituitary Network Association For sufferers of various pituitary disorders and their caregivers. Includes glossary, a list of questions to ask doctors, and list of sponsoring pharmaceutical companies. http://www.pituitary.org/

Home Join Now Donate For Reporters ... Members about us One in five people develop pituitary tumors and disease worldwide. Most go undiagnosed with potentially debilitatingeven deadlyconsequences. The PNA is devoted to raising public awareness of pituitary/ hormonal disorders, funding research toward finding a cure, and developing uniform standards for early diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and pharmacological treatments. More... Pituitary Network Association P.O. Box 1958 Thousand Oaks, CA 91358 Phone: (805) 499-9973 Email: pna@pituitary.org US FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION APPROVES SOMAVERT® FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACROMEGALY First in a new class of medicines treats debilitating hormone disease Peapack, N.J. (March 26, 2003)Pharmacia Corporation (NYSE:PHA) announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SOMAVERT® (pegvisomant for injection) for the treatment of acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiation therapy and/or other medical therapies, or for whom these therapies are not appropriate. The goal of treatment is to normalize serum IGF-I levels. Acromegaly is a serious, life-shortening disease triggered by over-secretion of growth hormone, most often caused by a pituitary tumor. This excess of growth hormone leads to overproduction of a second hormone, IGF-I (insulin-like growth factor-l), which contributes to the disabling symptoms and the long-term health problems associated with the disorder. Patients with acromegaly often suffer from headache, excessive sweating, soft-tissue swelling, joint disorders and, perhaps most striking, a progressive coarsening of facial features and enlargement of the hands, feet and jaw. Patients with acromegaly face a mortality rate two to four times higher than the average person, due to such serious long-term complications as heart and respiratory disease, diabetes mellitus and some forms of cancer.

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