Hyperpituitarism
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hypoadrenalism, hypogonadism, hypothyroidism
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diminution or cessatin of anterior pituitary function; leads to a variety of hormone deficiencies.
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- is a Kind of hyperpituitarism is a kind of: glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis — a disorder of the glands of the body .
- Hyperpituitarism Hyperpituitarism is a condition that results from the excess production of growth hormone in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
- Hyperpituitarism is actually a rare disease of the anterior pituitary that causes an oversecretion of the hormones found in the anterior pituitary.
- Hyperpituitarism is often caused by microadenomata, which typically cause dwarf growth.
- Post-pubertal hyperpituitarism is called acromegaly and produces bone thickening; this rare condition usually strikes between the ages of 30 and 50.
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