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Hyperpituitarism
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.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0006793
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Hyperprolactinemia | 4 |
| ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome | 2 |
| Acromegaly | |
| Pituitary gigantism |
Rare disease
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