Hypopituitarism and Hyperpituitarism Flashcards
What is it called when the pituitary gland does not produce enough of some/all hormones?
Hypopituitarism
What is panhypopituitarism?
Low in all pituitary hormones
True or false: hypopituitarism is a rare condition?
True
What causes hypopituitarism?
Congenital defects or cerebral/pituitary trauma
Which of the pituitary conditions causes dwarfism?
Hypopituitarism
What is dwarfism?
Short stature caused by deficient levels of growth hormone
Which of the pituitary disorders causes diabetes insipidus?
Hypopituitarism
What is diabetes insipidus?
Excessive fluid excretion in the kidneys due to low ADH levels
Manifestations seen with hypopituitarism?
Fatigue, headache, amenorrhea, short stature, infertility
What is it called when the pituitary gland secretes excessive amounts of one or all of the pituitary hormones?
Hyperpituitarism
What causes hyperpituitarism?
Tumors secreting hormone or hormone-like substances
Gigantism?
Hyperpituitarism
Tall stature caused by excessive growth hormone prior to puberty
Acromegaly?
Hyperpituitarism
Increased bone size caused by excessive growth hormone in adulthood
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?
Hyperpituitarism
Increased renal water retention caused by excessive antidiuretic hormone
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperpituitarism
Excessive prolactin that results in menstrual dysfunction and galactorrhea
Cushing’s syndrome?
Hyperpituitarism
Excessive cortisol that results from the increased ACTH levels
Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperpituitarism
Hypermetabolic state caused by excessive thyroid hormone from increase TSH
Manifestations seen with hyperpituitarism
- Headache
- Double vision
- Excessive sweating
- Muscle weakness
- Joint stiffness
Treatments for hyperpituitarism?
Tumors would require surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy- but often reoccur
Meds to stop hormone production
