A typical dictionary definition of “Pituitary gland” reads something like: The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is a small ductless gland of the endocrine system that secretes hormones directly …

The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as “The Master Gland.” From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid …

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) causes the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormone controls the basal metabolic rate and plays an important role in …

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus The pituitary gland resides in the sella turcica and is attached tothe hypothalamus by the pituitary stalk. The stalk enters thesella through an opening in the …

Pituitary tumors are commonly referred to as pituitary adenomas. What is a pituitary? The pituitary gland plays an important role in hormonally regulating a wide-variety of body functions, such …

Tara Cummins, a pituitary patient in Klamath Falls, Oregon, says she’s at her wits’ end because the medication she depends on, Humatrope, is being discontinued by pharmaceutical giant Eli …

Disorders The pituitary is a small, bean-shaped gland located below the brain in the skull base, in an area called the pituitary fossa or sella turcica. The gland is regulated by a region of the …

Cushing’s syndrome is a debilitating endocrine disorder characterized by excessive cortisol levels in the blood which may be the result of a tumor of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands (located …

Prolactinomas These pituitary tumors (also called adenomas) secrete excessive amounts of prolactin and are the most common type of pituitary tumor seen clinically. Prolactin is the …

The Pituitary Unit at OHSU is designed to provide outstanding clinical service in the initial diagnosis and subsequent management of patients with pituitary disorders. The unit brings …