Hyperpituitarism

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Disease of the glandular, anterior portion of the pituitary (pituitary gland, anterior) resulting in hypersecretion of adenohypophyseal hormones such as growth hormone; prolactin; thyrotropin; luteinizing hormone; follicle stimulating hormone ; and adrenocorticotropic hormone. Hyperpituitarism usually is caused by a functional adenoma.

Synonyms:

Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Inappropriate Secretion
FSH Hypersecretion, Pituitary
Hypersecretion, Pituitary FSH
Hypersecretion, Pituitary LH
Hypersecretion, Pituitary TSH
Inappropriate Follicle Stimulating Hormone Secretion
Inappropriate FSH Secretion Syndrome
Inappropriate LH Secretion Syndrome
Inappropriate Luteinizing Hormone Secretion
Inappropriate Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Secretion
Inappropriate TSH Secretion Syndrome
LH Hypersecretion, Pituitary
Luteinizing Hormone, Inappropriate Secretion
Pituitary FSH Hypersecretion
Pituitary LH Hypersecretion
Pituitary TSH Hypersecretion
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Inappropriate Secretion
TSH Hypersecretion, Pituitary

Broader Topics:

Pituitary Diseases

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