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Hyperpituitarism (Signs and symptoms (Excess upper body fat, Unusual…
Hyperpituitarism
Signs and symptoms
Excess upper body fat
Unusual amount of facial hair on women
Easy bruising
Bones easily broken or fragile
Purple abdominal stretch marks
Pathophysiology
hypothalamic dysfunction promote tumor growth
Disruption of growth regulation
Intrinsic pituicyte genetic disruption
hypersecretion of hormones
Pituitary tumorigenesis
Management
Surgery
Radiation
Radio surgery
Cabergoline
Pergolide
Diagnostic tests
Blood tests
Oral glucose tolerance test
CT Scan
Imaging test with MIR
Nursing care plan
Elevate the patient head to facilitate breathing
Discourage patient from coughing
Provide mouth care
Promote maximum joint mobility
Definition
Condition due to primary hypersecretion of pituitary hormones
Causes
Caused by tumour