title: Hyperfunction and hypofunction in the anterior pituitary.
abstract: The actions and interactions of the pituitary gland and the nervous system constitute a regulatory system whereby the physiologic activity of the thyroid, adrenals, and gonads is controlled. Damage to or interference with the pituitary gland may cause hyper- or hypofunctional states resulting in devastating changes in a person's body and life. This article limits its discussion to several of the more frequently encountered pathological states, their diagnostic work-up, evaluation, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Romeo
mesh_terms: D000172:Acromegaly / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006964:Hyperpituitarism / Q000503:physiopathology; D006966:Hyperprolactinemia / Q000503:physiopathology; D007018:Hypopituitarism / Q000503:physiopathology; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000503:physiopathology; D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior