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This medical talks about the pituitary gland and pituitary deficiencies. Pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It is often referred to as the "master gland" because it plays a crucial role in regulating various hormonal functions in the body. The pituitary gland is divided into two main parts: the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.

The anterior pituitary is responsible for producing and releasing several hormones, including growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and prolactin. These hormones regulate a range of bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism, reproduction, and lactation.

The posterior pituitary does not produce any hormones of its own. Instead, it stores and releases two hormones that are produced by the hypothalamus: oxytocin and vasopressin. Oxytocin plays a role in uterine contractions during childbirth, while vasopressin helps to regulate water balance in the body.

Pituitary deficiencies can occur when the pituitary gland fails to produce or release adequate amounts of one or more hormones. This can happen as a result of a variety of factors, including tumors, infections, autoimmune disorders, traumatic brain injury, or genetic mutations.

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Pituitary Physiology and Deficiencies Heidi Chamberlain Shea, MD Endocrine Associates of Dallas
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Pituitary Pituitary “Master” gland Most of the pituitary hormones control other endocrine glands
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Goals of Discussion Review pituitary anatomy Understand pituitary physiology Discuss pituitary hormone deficiencies
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Nomenclature Pituitary Greek ptuo (to spit) Latin Pituita (mucus) Mucus was produced by the brain and was excreted through the nose by the pituitary
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Pituitary Development Evagination of the stromodeal ectoderm from buccal cavity Infundibulum, neural stalk and posterior lobe from diencephalon Development 3rd to the 15th week gestation
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Pituitary Anatomy Gross Sits in sella turcica Surrounded by dura Sphenoid Lateral and inferior Lateral Cavernous sinus Internal carotid artery CN III, IV, VI, V1 and V2
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Pituitary AnatomyGross Symmetrical bean shaped Brownish red 13 mm transverse 9 mm AP 6 mm height Adult 0.4-0.9 grams Larger in women Larger in multiparous women During pregnancy increases to 0.9-1 grams
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Anterior lobe 80% of gland Brown color Posterior lobe Gray/brown color Pituitary AnatomyMicroscopic
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Pituitary AnatomyMicroscopic Anterior lobe 3 divisions Pars distalis Largest Hormone producing cells Pars intermedia Poorly defined in the human Pars tuberalis Upward extension to the anterior lobe and attached to pituitary stalk Posterior lobe Pars nervosa
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Pituitary GlandMicroscopic Pars distalis Pink acidophils Growth hormone Prolactin Dark purple basophils Corticotropin (ACTH) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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PituitaryPortal System Hypophyseal arteries From carotid Superior 80-90% to adenophysis Inferior Posterior pituitary Posterior lobe Rich nerve supply Unmyelinated nerves
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Goals of Discussion Review pituitary anatomy Understand pituitary physiology Discuss pituitary hormone deficiencies
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Hormones Of The Anterior Pituitary 6 main hormones secreted by the adenohypophysis: Growth hormone Somatotropin Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyrotropin Adrenocorticotropic hormone Corticotropin Prolactin Follicle-stimulating hormone Luteinizing hormone
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Anterior pituitary Hypothalamic Pituitary Target Hormone product product organ product CRH ACTH Adrenal Cortisol cortex TRH TSH Thyroid T4, T3 GHRH (+) GH Liver; IGF-I (systemic) SRIH (-) Tissues IGF-I (local) PRIH PRL Breast [Lactation] (dopamine) GnRH LH, Gonad Sex hormones (LHRH) FSH
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Hormone Structure Amino acids/Source Polypeptide/proteins ACTH Polypeptide 39 Corticotroph GH Protein 191 Somatotroph PRL Protein 199 Lactotroph Glycoproteins TSH Alpha* / TSH-beta 110 Thyrotroph LH Alpha / LH-beta 115 Gonadotroph FSH Alpha / FSH-beta 115 Gonadotroph [hCG Alpha / beta-hCG] 147 [Placenta] * 92 amino acids
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HYPOTHALAMUS POSTERIOR PITUITARY ANTERIOR PITUITARY GH_AXIS_
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(+) POSTERIOR PITUITARY ANTERIOR PITUITARY (-) CRH HYPOTHALAMUS HYPOTHALAMIC- PITUITARY PORTAL SYSTEM ACTH CORTISOL ADRENAL Fasiculata (-)
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TRH (+) HYPOTHALAMUS ANTERIOR PITUITARY HYPOTHALAMIC- PITUITARY PORTAL SYSTEM T4, T3 (T4 --> T3) THYROID GLAND TSH POSTERIOR PITUITARY (-) (-)
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POSTERIOR PITUITARY PRL BREAST PRIH (-) HYPOTHALAMUS ANTERIOR PITUITARY (DOPAMINE)
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POSTERIOR PITUITARY ANTERIOR PITUITARY LH, FSH SEX HORMONES, INHIBIN GONAD (-) (-) GnRH (+) HYPOTHALAMUS HYPOTHALAMIC- PITUITARY PORTAL SYSTEM (LHRH)
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Posterior pituitary Hypothalamic source (cell body) Target Effect ADH Collecting H2O retention duct Oxytocin Breast Milk let down Uterus Smooth muscle Contraction
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Goals of Discussion Review pituitary anatomy Understand pituitary physiology Discuss pituitary hormone deficiencies
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History 15yr old WF presents with secondary amenorrhea, polydipsia and polyuria Normal growth and development Menarche at 11 years of age Qmonth menses until 12 years of age Withdrawal bleeding only with OCP’s
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History Drinks 32 oz water Q3-4hrs during the day Drinks and urinates Q2-3hrs at night ROS: occasional headaches, fatigue and difficulty losing weight
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Physical Exam Wt 62.9kg (75%) Ht 5ft 3.5in (50%) BMI 24.2 kg/m2 HR 80 B/P 117/86 General: nondysmorphic, well-nourished HEENT: visual fields intact, no thyromegaly Breast: no discharge, Tanner V GU: Tanner V
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Differential DiagnosisHypopituitarism Isolated hormone deficiencies Acquired or congenital Tumors Pituitary adenomas Pituitary apoplexy Hypothalamic tumors Metastatic carcinoma Inflammatory Granulomatous disease Sarcoidosis, TB and syphilis Eosinophilic granuloma Lymphocytic hypophysitis
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Differential DiagnosisHypopituitarism Vascular disease Sheehan’s postpartum necrosis Carotid aneurysm Destructive Surgery Radiation Trauma Infiltration Hemochromatosis Amyloidosis
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HypopituitaryPresentation Growth hormone production First hormone to be disrupted Gonadotropin deficiency Easily disrupted Corticotropin Less frequently affected Thyrotropin Rarely affected Anti-diuretic hormone Deficiency usually due to tumor Craniopharyngioma
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HypopituitaryPresentation Growth hormone deficiency Children Short stature Adults Non specific Fine wrinkling around the face Improved insulin sensitivity
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HypopituitaryPresentation Gonadotropin deficiency Women Amenorrhea Primary or secondary Infertility Men Decreased libido Decreased beard and body hair
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HypopituitaryPresentation Corticotropin deficiency Fatigue Decreased appetite Weight loss Decreased pigmentation Abnormal response to stress Hypotension Hyponatremia Fever Primary Adrenal Insufficiency Addison’s disease Fatigue Decreased appetite Weight loss Increased pigmentation Hyperkalemia Abnormal response to stress Hypotension Hyponatremia Fever
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HypopituitaryPresentation Hypothryoidism Fatigue Cold intolerance Puffy skin Absence of goiter Diabetes Insipidus Polyuria Polydipsia
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Evaluation What testing? Polydipsia and polyuria Water deprivation test Secondary amenorrhea Prolactin Gonadotropins Thyroid function
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Laboratory Water deprivation test reveals diabetes insipidus MRI – pituitary seen, no masses, subtle thickening of 3rd ventricle floor and no hyperintense neurohypophysis in sella noted TSH 1.61 ug/dl (0.35-5.54) T4 8.4 uIU/ml (4.0-12.8)
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Laboratory Cortisol 0800 15.5 ug/dl (5-25) ACTH 14 pg/ml BHCG <5 mIU/ml Prolactin 5 ng/ml (3-27) Estradiol 1.3 ng/dl (3.4-17) ESR 101
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Laboratory FSH 6.9 mIU/ml (Tanner V 1.0-9.2) LH 7.1 mIU/ml (Tanner V 0.4-11.7) IGF-1 207 ng/ml (217-589) Skeletal Xray: no lesions and epiphyses closed. Dopamine arginine GH stimulation test <5ng/ml
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Treatment Growth hormone therapy Estrogen and progesterone Birth control pills Testosterone Cypianate or enanthate 200 mg IM Q2 weeks Gels 5-10 gram per day Fertility Refer to Reproductive Endocrinologist Thyroid Levothyroxine (generic) Synthroid Levoxyl Unithroid Dose ranges 75-150 mcg per day
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Treatment Cortisol Hydrocortisone 10mg AM and 5 mg PM 6-8 mg/m2/day Stress dosing Fever, illness, surgery 20 mg/m2/day Double or triple daily dose 100 mg x1 then 25-50 mg Q6-8hrs All hypopituitary patients need a medic alert bracelet
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Treatment Desmopressin (DDAVP) Nasal spray 10 mcg QD-BID Tablets 0.1 to 0.2 mg QD-BID SQ injection 1-2 ug QD-BID
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Treatment DDAVP nasal spray 10mcg QD Ortho-novum 777 Growth hormone therapy
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