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Hyperpituitarism
Summary
Description:
Disease of the glandular, anterior portion of the pituitary (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR) resulting in hypersecretion of ADENOHYPOPHYSEAL HORMONES such as GROWTH HORMONE; PROLACTIN; THYROTROPIN; LUTEINIZING HORMONE; FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE ; and ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. Hyperpituitarism usually is caused by a functional ADENOMA.
Also Known As:
Pituitary FSH Hypersecretion; Pituitary LH Hypersecretion; Pituitary TSH Hypersecretion; FSH Hypersecretion, Pituitary; Hypersecretion, Pituitary FSH Show All >>
Networked: 13
relevant articles (0 outcomes,
0 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Hyperpituitarism
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Hormones
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6 results
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Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
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1 result
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Octreotide (Sandostatin)
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1 result
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FDA 14
Generic
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Triiodothyronine (Liothyronine)
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1 result
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FDA 1
Generic
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Thyroxine (Levothyroxine)
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1 result
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FDA 13
Generic
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Somatostatin (Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Factor)
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1 result
: IBA
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Sodium Iodide
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1 result
: IBA
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Creatinine
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1 result
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Creatine
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1 result
: IBA
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Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
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1 result
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FDA 8
Generic
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Diseases Related to Hyperpituitarism
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Hyperthyroidism
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Graves Disease (Basedow Disease)
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Thyroid Hormone Resistance Syndrome (Thyroid Hormone Resistance)
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Precocious Puberty
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Delayed Puberty
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Key Therapies for Hyperpituitarism
Efficacy Chart >>
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Hypophysectomy
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1 result
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