initiate the
hypothalamus or its
connection to the
pituitary gland
Acquired
head
trauma
radiation
therapy
timor in the
hypothalamus or
pituitary
Signs & symptoms
delayed puberty
Short stature
chubby body build
delayed tooth
development
Growth
Chart
Growth sprouts
Physiology
Pathology of Pituitary Gland
Hyperpituitarism
The most common cause of hyperpituitarism is an
adenoma arising in the anterior lobe. Other less
common causes include hyperplasia and
carcinomas of the anterior pituitary
Pharmacological treatment: 1. somatostatin receptor agonists (also
known as somatostatin receptor ligands (SRLs) or somatostatin
analogues). 2. dopamine analogues. 3. GH receptor antagonists.
Pituitary Adenomas
Pituitary adenomas are benign
neoplasms of the anterior lobe of the
pituitary and are often associated
with excess secretion of pituitary
hormones treated by surgical
resection. medical therapy, and
radiation therapy.