Pituitary Microadenomas: eMedicine Endocrinology
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Pituitary Microadenomas: eMedicine Endocrinology
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Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:12 pm By:
A pituitary microadenoma is a pituitary tumor that is less than 10 mm in diameter. Learn more, including causes. http://bit.ly/9KRcO6
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Euthyroid sick syndrome can be described as abnormal findings on thyroid function tests that occur in the setting of a nonthyroidal illness (NTI), without preexisting hypothalamic-pituitary and thyroid gland dysfunction. After recovery from an NTI, these ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:35 pm By:
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Euthyroid sick syndrome is described as abnormal findings on thyroid function tests in the absence of thyroid illness. http://bit.ly/a769uf
Prolactin Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the vast majority of prolactin deficiency states, the deficiency occurs secondary to general anterior pituitary dysfunction. The most commonly associated condition is postpartum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan syndrome); however, prolactin deficiency can also be caused by ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:10 pm By:
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Prolactin deficiency usually occurs secondary to pituitary dysfunction, but it may have other causes. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cBZ5IS
Acromegaly: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Increased and unregulated growth hormone (GH) production, usually caused by a GH-secreting pituitary tumor (somatotroph tumor), characterizes acromegaly. Other causes of increased and unregulated GH production, all very rare, include increased growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) from ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Acromegaly is unusual, with a new case incidence of 3-4 per million subjects per year. Learn more about acromegaly. http://bit.ly/cWika5
Prolactinoma: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Prolactinomas are the most common hormone-secreting pituitary tumors. Based on its size, a prolactinoma can be classified as a microprolactinoma (10 mm diameter). Pathophysiology Tumor formation is due to neoplastic ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:07 pm By:
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Prolactinomas are the most common hormone-secreting pituitary tumors. Learn about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/8YbJDW
Growth Hormone Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland produce growth hormone. The hormone's secretion is stimulated by growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and is inhibited by somatostatin, both of which ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:06 pm By:
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The clinical manifestations of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) are variable, depending on the age of onset. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cNg9hO
Pituitary Disease and Pregnancy: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anatomic changes in the pituitary in normal pregnancyMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans performed during pregnancy1, 2 demonstrate a gradual increase in maternal pituitary volume over the course of gestation, with an increased final weight (660-760 mg), ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:05 pm By:
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The pituitary gland increases in size and production during pregnancy. Learn more about pituitary disease & pregnancy. http://bit.ly/avWSbl
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Abnormalities: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a glycoprotein gonadotropin secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which is released by the hypothalamus. The same pituitary cell also secretes luteinizing hormone (LH), another gonadotropin. FSH ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 6:39 pm By:
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Follicle-stimulating hormone abormalities can occur in both men and women. Learn the types, causes, and symptoms. http://bit.ly/997mSZ
Hypopituitarism (Panhypopituitarism): eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hypopituitarism is a clinical syndrome of deficiency in pituitary hormone production. This may result from disorders involving the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, or surrounding structures. Panhypopituitarism refers to involvement of all pituitary hormones; however, only one or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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MRI shows evidence of pituitary hormone deficiencies. At http://bit.ly/9QOOMI
Diabetes Insipidus: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Diabetes insipidus (DI) may be central or nephrogenic. Central diabetes insipidus is characterized by decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as arginine vasopressin (AVP), that results in polyuria and polydipsia by diminishing the patient's ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Study recommends routine pituitary hormone testing within 6 months and 1 year following traumatic brain injury. At http://bit.ly/ap8Syi
Pituitary Macroadenomas: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The sellar region is a site of various types of tumors. Pituitary adenomas are the most common. They arise from epithelial pituitary cells and account for 10-15% of all intracranial tumors. Tumors exceeding 10 mm are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Preoperative lanreotide increases cure rates from transsphenoidal surgery for growth hormone-secreting macroadenomas. http://bit.ly/dD0PAc
Hyperprolactinemia: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hyperprolactinemia is a condition of elevated serum prolactin. Prolactin is a 198-amino acid protein (23-kD) produced in the lactotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland. Its primary function is to enhance breast development during pregnancy ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Idiopathic hyperprolactinemia recurs less than the prolactinoma-associated form after dopamine agonist withdrawal. At http://bit.ly/akL0bV
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