Infertility Related to Pituitary Gland Disorder

What is Infertility Related to Pituitary Gland Disorder?

Infertility related to pituitary gland disorder is linked to altered to the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, and gonadotroph cell adenomas to the pituitary gland that causes instability of the axis. What is the Pathology of Infertility Related to Pituitary Gland Disorder? The…
Galactorrhea

What is Galactorrhea?

Galactorrhea is a condition characterized by breast milk production unrelated to lactation or pregnancy in women. What is the Pathology of Galactorrhea? The pathology of galactorrhea is: -Etiology: The cause of galactorrhea is hypothalamic-pituitary causes- prolactinomas, pituitary infiltrative disorders. Non-hypothalamic-pituitary…
Hypogonadism

What is Hypogonadism?

Hypogonadism is a syndrome in which the testis or the ovaries produces little or no hormones. What is the Pathology of Hypogonadism? The pathology of hypogonadism is: -Etiology: The cause of hypogonadism is CNS disorders, genetic causes, congenital disorders, acquired…
Nelson Syndrome

What is Nelson Syndrome?

Nelson syndrome is a hypothetically life-threatening ailment describing a range of signs associated with bilateral resection of the adrenal gland. What is the Pathology of Nelson Syndrome? The pathology of Nelson syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of Nelson syndrome is…
Cushing’s Syndrome

What is Cushing’s Syndrome?

Cushing syndrome is disease caused by chronic acquaintance to excessive circulating levels of glucocorticoids. What is the Pathology of Cushing’s Syndrome? The pathology of Cushing’s syndrome is:   -Etiology: The cause of Cushing’s syndrome is categorized into 2, ACTH-independent and ACTH-dependent.…
Syndromes Associated with Pituitary Gland Pathology

What are Syndromes Associated with Pituitary Gland Pathology?

Syndromes associated with pituitary gland pathology are clinical manifestation associated with abnormality of an otherwise normal pituitary gland. Syndromes associated with pituitary gland pathology include: Cushing syndrome  Nelson syndromeHypogonadismGalactorrheaInfertilitySexual dysfunctionGigantism Acromegaly Hyperthyroidism
Thyrotroph Adenomas

What are Thyrotroph Adenomas?

Thyrotroph adenomas are TSH-producing adenomas, rare, representing roughly 1% of all pituitary adenomas. Associated syndromes include:  Hyperthyroidism  What is the Pathology of Thyrotroph Adenomas? The pathology of thyrotroph adenomas is: -Etiology: The cause of thyrotroph adenomas is hyperthyroidism, genetic changes…
Somatotroph Adenomas

What are Somatotroph Adenomas?

Somatotroph adenomas are second most common type of functioning pituitary adenoma. Associated syndromes include:  GigantismAcromegaly  What is the Pathology of Somatotroph Adenomas? The pathology of somatotroph adenomas is: -Etiology: The cause of somatotroph adenomas is genetic mutation and hormonal stimulation.…
Mammosomatotroph Adenomas

What are Mammosomatotroph Adenomas?

Mammosomatotroph adenomas are both GH and prolactin secreting tumors. Associated syndromes include symptoms and syndromes of prolactin and growth hormone excess: GalactorrheaInfertilitySexual dysfunctionGigantismAcromegaly What is the Pathology of Mammosomatotroph Adenomas? The pathology of mammosomatotroph adenomas is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Lactotroph Adenomas

What are Lactotroph Adenomas?

Lactotroph adenomas are frequent type of hyperfunctioning pituitary adenoma, responsible for 30% of clinically known pituitary adenomas. Associated syndromes include:  GalactorrheaInfertilitySexual dysfunction What is the Pathology of Lactotroph Adenomas? The pathology of lactotroph adenomas is: – Etiology: The cause of…