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Definition
| gh, fsh, lh, tsh, prolactin |
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| most common cause hyperpituitarism |
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Definition
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| causes of hyperpituitarism |
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Definition
| adenoma, hyperplasia, carcinoma, ectopic, hypothalamic |
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Term
| possible mutations in pituitary adenoma |
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Definition
| cmyc, ras, men I, g protein |
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Term
| stain for pituitary adenoma |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| amenorrhea, galactorrhea, loss of libido, infertility |
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Term
| treatment for prolactinoma |
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Definition
| dopamine agonist - bromocriptine |
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Term
| difference between cushing dz and syndrome |
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Definition
| dz is caused by the pituitary |
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Term
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Definition
| rapid enlargement of pituitary adenoma that occurs after bilateral removal of adrenal glands |
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Term
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Definition
| postpartum bleeding causes ischemic injury to the pituitary and thus hypopituitary symptoms |
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Term
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Definition
| derives from rathke's pouch; common in kids and people in their 50s to 60s; rare; excellent survival |
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Term
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Definition
| specialized glial cells of the posterior pituitary |
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Term
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Definition
| rare autoimmune dz of adenohypophysis; common postpartum; |
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Term
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Definition
| photosensory and neuorendocrine; secretes melatonin |
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Term
| type of tumors in pineal gland |
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