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Hyperpituitarism (Definition (Hyperpituitarism is a condition due to…
Hyperpituitarism
Definition
Hyperpituitarism is a condition due to primary hypersecretion of pirtuitary hormones it typically result from a primary adenoma.
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Pathophysiology
Mechanism of hyperpirtuitarism can originate from genetic disruption causing pirtuitary tumorigenesis, pirtuitary adenomas are monoclonal, which in turn indicates their origin from an event in a single cell
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Diagnostic Test
Acromegaly or gigantism which can be identified by clinical or radiographic results.Crushing Syndrome -physical examination, laboratory test and X-rays of the pirtuitary gland.
Treatment
Dopamine agonist-strong suppressors of PRL secretion and establish gonadal function, inhibit tumour replication.
Transsphenoidal surgery