Pituitary Gland Dysfunction (table) Flashcards by Tim Dola

Q

Hyperpituitarism
Growth hormone (Somatotropin)

A

Gigantism (child)
Acromegaly (adult)

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Hyperpituitarism
Prolactin

A

Infertility and galactorrhea (female)

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Q

Hyperpituitarism
ACTH

A

Cushing’s disease

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Q

Hyperpituitarism
TSH

A

Hyperthyroidism

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Q

Hyperpituitarism
LH and FSH

A

Gonadal dysfunction

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Q

Hypopituitarism
Growth hormone (Somatotropin)

A

Short stature and dwarfism (child)
Silent (adult)

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Q

Hypopituitarism
Prolactin

A

Postpartum Lactation failure

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Q

Hypopituitarism
ACTH

A

Adrenocortical insufficiency

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Q

Hypopituitarism
TSH

A

Hypothyroidism

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Q

Hypopituitarism
LH and FSH

A

Hypogonadism

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