Disorders 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. The gland is regulated by a region of the …

The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as “The Master Gland.” From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid …

Remember No one symptom is indicative of a Pituitary tumor but it is important to investigate further and to TRUST your own body/intuition. Some of the above symptoms or a combination …

A typical dictionary definition of “Pituitary gland” reads something like: The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is a small ductless gland of the endocrine system that secretes hormones directly …

This can result from tumors or infections of the area, loss of blood flow to the pituitary, radiation for the treatment of pituitary tumors, or surgical removal of parts of the hypothalamus or the …

With this in mind, let’s consider pituitary disorders. Most readers of this information are searching for answers to an issue with a gland in the brain that controls numerous functions within the …

Secondary empty sella syndrome – happens when the pituitary gland regresses after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor; radiation to treat a pituitary tumor; or a condition that damages the …

The term may refer to both anterior and posterior pituitary gland failure. Causes of hypopituitarism Deficient pituitary gland function can result from damage to either the pituitary or the area just …

As of now, few criteria exist for evaluation of physicians and their experiences with pituitary issues in general and tumors inparticular. The PNA, with the help of doctors and patients experienced …

The Pituitary Patient Resource Guide a one of a kind publication intended as an invaluable source of information not only for patients but also their families, physicians, and all health care …