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Pituitary Gland: What It Is, Function & Anatomy

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The anterior lobe of your pituitary gland makes and releases the following hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotrophin): ACTH plays a role in how your body responds to stress. It stimulates your adrenal glands to ... Follicle-stimulating …

Pituitary Gland: Anatomy, Function, Diagram, …

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Disorders of the Pituitary Gland | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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The pituitary gland, sometimes called the “master gland,” produces hormones that enable other glands in the body to function. Pituitary gland disorders include acromegaly, …

Overview of the Pituitary Gland - MSD Manual …

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The pituitary controls the function of most other endocrine glands and is therefore sometimes called the master gland. In turn, the pituitary is …

Hypopituitarism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Symptoms. Growth hormone (GH) deficiency. In children, GH deficiency may cause growth problems and short stature. Most adults who have GH deficiency don't …

Pituitary tumors - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Pituitary tumors Overview. Pituitary tumors are unusual growths that develop in the pituitary gland. This gland is an organ about the... Symptoms. Not all pituitary tumors cause symptoms. Sometimes …

Pituitary Gland Disorders (Signs, Symptoms, Treatment) …

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The pituitary gland is located in the brain and is an endocrine gland. This means that it produces chemicals called hormones. Hormones are chemical …

What are the symptoms of adrenal gland disorders?

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Nonfunctioning tumors press on or damage the pituitary and prevent it from secreting enough hormones. If there is too little of a particular hormone, the gland or …

Pituitary Adenomas: Definition, Symptoms & Treatment

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Pituitary apoplexy is commonly caused by bleeding inside a pituitary adenoma. Your pituitary is damaged when the tumor suddenly enlarges. It either causes bleeding into …

Empty Sella Syndrome | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Empty sella syndrome (ESS) may occur if you have an enlarged sella turcica. This is a bony structure where the pituitary gland sits at the base of the brain. During an imaging test …