Anterior Pituitary Hormones and Disorders

Disorders of Anterior PituitaryAldosteronism Clinical features Causes and Treatment. Read more ... »Hormones

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The anterior pituitary gla’nd produces 6 major hor­mones.

  1. 1, Prolactin (PRL)
  2. 2. Growth hormone (GH)
  3. 3. Adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTHACTH and TSH DEFICIENCY Diagnosis with Treatment. Read more ... »)
  4. 4. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
  5. 5. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
  6. 6. ThyroidMyxedema coma Diagnosis and Treatment. Read more ... » stimulating hormone (TSHACTH and TSH DEFICIENCY Diagnosis with Treatment. Read more ... »).
Disorders of Anterior Pituitary

Anterior Pituitary Hormones and Disorders

ANTERIOR PITUITARY IN­SUFFICIENCY

Developmental and genetic causes: Pituitary dysplasia -

  • This is due to hypoplastic or ectopic pituitary gland.
  • It can also be due to birth trauma, asphyxia and breech delivery.

Examples are:

Acquired Hypopituitarism

Pituitary apoplexy

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