The pituitary gland (PG) plays a central role in the production and secretion of pubertal hormones, with documented links to the increase in mental health symptoms during adolescence. Although literature has largely focused on examining whole PG volume, recent findings have demonstrated associations amo...
The pituitary gland is responsible for many stages and aspects of our maturation. The Health Board is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information. We carefully select reputable sources and employ a rigorous fact-checking process to maintain the highest standards. To learn more about ...
Those who reach adulthood do not suffer lessening of their mental or sexual abilities, and may have unusual muscular strength. The condition does not significantly shorten the life span.An infant who suffers from an insufficiency of thyroxine, a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland, may develop...
Constituting the stress response: Collaborative networks and the elucidation of the pituitary-adrenal cortical system, 1930s--1960s. In 1936, physiologist Hans Selye articulated the concept of a generalized physiological stress response, a cascade of hormones from the pituitary gland and... T Long ...
The pituitary gland secretes multiple hormones, including melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH, or intermedin), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and thyrotropin
Grino M, Guillaume V, Castanas E, Boudouresque F, Conte-Devolx B, Oliver C (1987) Effect of passive immunization against corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) on the postadrenalectomy changes of CRF binding sites in the rat anterior pituitary gland. Neuroendocrinology 45:492–497 Article PubMed...
One year ago today, a neurosurgery and ENT team at Upstate University Hospital took a nasal approach to remove the remnants of a craniopharyngioma (a benign tumor on the pituitary gland). It marked my sixth brain surgery since age 15. ...
The word apoplexy is defined as a sudden neurologic impairment, usually due to a vascular process. Pituitary apoplexy is characterized by a sudden onset of headache, visual symptoms, altered mental status, and hormonal dysfunction due to acute hemorrhage or infarction of a pituitary gland. An exist...
Rubin RT, Phillips JJ, Sadow TF, McCracken JT (1995) Adrenal gland volume in major depression. Increase during the depressive episode and decrease with successful treatment. Arch Gen Psychiatry 52:213–218 PubMed CAS Google Scholar Sassi RB, Nicoletti M, Brambilla P, Harenski K, Mallinger ...
Head CT performed for evaluation ofaltered mental status and hallucinations revealed hyperdensity within the pituitary gland,concerning for underlying hemorrhage and apoplexy. Neurosurgical consultation was requested,and a pituitary MRI was obtained in preparation for potential surgical intervention. MRI show...